Apr 10, 2016 · 3 minute review
H ome cultivated social media app, Nawkr, try formally infiltrating the SMU campus. Creating recently developed a hype pertaining to “connecting with something new” at SXSW in Austin, this local startup was galvanizing local support which will make connecting simpler.
We cynically query, ‘do we actually want another social networking application?’ If facts and actions become any signals, then the answer is an overwhelming sure! Silicon Valley are drawing from latest chaos and defection of consumers from giants like Twitter and Linkedin. Even the behemoth myspace is within “Crisis Mode” since it struggles to boost posts from typical consumers.
Serendipity and Neighborhood Channels
Nawk roentgen brings an awesome clean air to social networking through simple to use in order to make newer connections. The “other” social support systems are good at connecting relatives and buddies, but stink at working out for you making new connectivity. As co-founder Angel Armendariz states:
“New contacts is fling how the wonders happens. Our existing family and friends social media sites have already have a good many electricity taken from them, not much newer will happen from all of these. However, the ‘unknown’ system around you retains an incredible number of possible benefits and power. We want to create effortless for those to tap into this system — welcoming serendipity.”
Dallas, The Brand New Silicon Valley
Dallas will not seem like the breeding soil for another technical business. Silicon area still seems to hold the Midas Touch, and continue maintaining its “Barbarians at The Gate” situation since selectors of champions and losers.
Traveling beneath the radar do hold some ‘come to market’ characteristics however. Increasingly, endeavor capitalists, and big industry individuals (businesses) is maintaining their eyes, if you don’t entirely transferring to Dallas/Fort well worth.
The fantastic migration of enterprises to DFW is no accident; wise state income tax incentives and one on the prominent millennial populations inside U.S., is the perfect menu for invention. Signs of the technical leap in DFW abound aided by the loves associated with the DEC, a co-working entrepreneurial area, and incubators particularly Tech Wildcatters.
Timing and customs
Nawkr try opening at one time that smartphones tend to be common. Additionally, apps instance Tinder, Uber, and Airbnb, make connecting with visitors this new standard.
One of the keys understanding travel Nawkr’s vision is the fact that “Everybody is looking for someone.” Think about it in this manner — that would you love to become launched to today? The solution to this real question is exactly what Nawkr promises to make answerable and actionable.
“Students will really like watching various different folks not simply ones that they are family with on fb.” — Alexa Grillo, SMU Beginner
Proceed with the thread…you open up the software, browse users, in order to find someone interesting. Further, you touch the “nawk” icon. This interesting individual obtains a notification which you need to relate genuinely to all of them. They accept (or drop) your demand. If they accept you are prepared start quickly communicating with a new connection!
Eastwood’s and Uptown
Exactly what better location to has an introduction celebration than a hot newer Uptown Dallas pub. Eastwood’s, a newbie to your Uptown Dallas scene has arrived out of the entrance moving. Dubbed “the living room of Uptown,” Eastwood’s is rapidly design a following among Dallasites.
The Nawkr at SMU establish celebration is going to be April twenty-first, from 8–11pm. Existing pupils and alumni as well usually takes a quick allow from learning (or efforts) to enjoy a Dallas can offer. The celebrations should include rewards, unexpected situations, and complimentary cocktails for those who install the Nawkr app (iPhone merely).