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Our contention is that it's because it's easy to get wrong. To attract users one must simultaneously execute well on visual design, on formatting data in an ea
by DaniFong 19y ago
Our contention is that it's because it's easy to get wrong. To attract users one must simultaneously execute well on visual design, on formatting data in an easily understood format, and suggesting local events aptly, and most importantly on getting interesting local events posted in the first place. Monetization is a challenging problem too.
In our opinion none of the existing players have really thought deeply about the problem, and most attempts are similar to what's out there. A good service will require a substantial rethinking.
It's a hard problem, but one we're prepared to try to solve. We want to help people get out more.
- rantfoil 19y agoThere is nothing stopping you from creating it with or without the validation of YC. You're right that just because it's been done doesn't mean you can't do it better and get it right. Would Yelp exist if they thought -- oh, darn, Citysearch seems to have the whole market, we'll never win. That being said, you should consider starting with a specific community you know, getting it in the hands of real users, and iterating like crazy. These things can't be developed in an intellectual vacuum. Best of luck!
- DaniFong 19y agoWe hear you. There are advantages besides proximity to investors to siting in the bay area. San Francisco and Berkeley are wonderfully vibrant communities.