Proximity

Maximilian HemmrichVishal Modi

Samrudh Rajachudamani

The Need

• Unaware of where friends are

• Miss opportunities to meet

• Lengthy planning process

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Craig the Continuously Traveling Consultant

Thinks it should be easier to stay in touch

Sees how hard it is when constantly travelling

Feels disappointed after finding out that he was near an old friend

Needs quick way to know if anyone is around

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Craig the Continuously Traveling Consultant

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Problem Scenarios Current Alternatives Value PropositionHard to meet friends with

busy work lifePlan meet-ups in advance

Keep track of friends’ location

Efficient use of timeMinimal effort while busy

Always in new cities Publish personal location Friends don’t need to monitor your location

MVP Screen 1

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Hypothesis #1: Variable distance

threshold is important

Hypothesis #2: Only want

notifications for select friends

MVP Screen 2

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Hypothesis #3: People can

connect with those they otherwise would not

Questions?