San Francisco Co-Founders Launch Outernet, an App that Turns Saved Posts into Real-World Adventures

Danielle Egan and Athena Leong know how to have fun. Between the two of them, they’ve organized a citywide scavenger hunt in San Francisco and turned a viral prank into an exclusive NYC restaurant for a night. They even created an alternative to a running club for socializing, dubbed a “sit club,” where people just bring their chairs and relax. Now, with their new startup, Outernet, the co-founders want to help others add more fun to their lives, too.

They say the app’s name is inspired by the concept of using the internet as a tool to get you to go outside, hence “outernet.” It’s one of several apps that helps you save the things you see online — like local events, restaurants or bars to try, or other city landmarks — and turn them into a list of to-dos for exploring the world around you. And this is where the app gets really interesting. By taking social media posts and turning them into real-world adventures, Outernet aims to get people more interactive and engaged with their local environment.

The app takes data from various online platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, and even Reddit, and creates a unique to-do list for each user based on what they’re interested in. And once users have saved these posts, they get to explore and experience new things in their area.

Leong explains that their goal is to make it easier for people to connect with their community and discover new hidden gems in their area. By taking the virtual world and bringing it offline, Outernet offers users a way to engage with their surroundings like never before. According to Leong, their app can help people save money, meet new people, and even get some exercise.

Egan adds that they also believe that by getting people to explore their local environment, they can create positive change in the community. By promoting local businesses and events, Outernet users can make a real difference.

Outernet is a free app to download, available now on both iOS and Android platforms. For more information, users can visit the Outernet website.