A new startup called Outernet aims to bridge the gap between digital inspiration and real-world action by transforming saved social media posts into actionable exploration plans. Created by event organizers Danielle Egan and Athena Leong, the app encourages users to step away from their screens and experience their local communities firsthand.
The application allows users to share posts from platforms like Instagram and TikTok directly into its interface, where artificial intelligence automatically extracts key details such as dates, times, and locations. Outernet then organizes these into a chronological feed, syncs them with calendar apps, and provides proactive reminders to help users follow through on their plans.
Operating on an invite-only basis with a paid tier, the app has quickly gained traction and achieved profitability within months of launch. Moving forward, the founders plan to introduce gamification features, such as a digital passport system to track and celebrate real-world explorations.
- Turns social media saves into a structured to-do list for offline activities.
- Leverages AI to automatically parse dates, times, and locations from shared links.
- Sends proactive nudges and reminders to motivate users to go outside.
- Already profitable with thousands of users and upcoming gamification features.
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