The Davai App is a Social Platform Startup Focusing on Meaningful Events
Meghan Young — October 17, 2014 — World
References: davai.co & 1000startups
Social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook has been reduced to showing only a version of the truth, but the Davai app focuses on live local newsfeeds that hope to bring more diversity and reflection to a person's world, while challenging his or her community's culture. An admirable effort, this app is in line with where millenials are currently moving towards. With the creation of Ello, Snapchat and more, younger generations are looking for more meaning and less circumstance in their daily digital interactions.
Founded by three Toronto students, the startup focuses on live local newsfeeds in an interesting way. 1000startups writes, "Post a picture or short video, and it and its location are visible to anyone within 10 kilometers of the post for 24 hours before automatically deleting."
Founded by three Toronto students, the startup focuses on live local newsfeeds in an interesting way. 1000startups writes, "Post a picture or short video, and it and its location are visible to anyone within 10 kilometers of the post for 24 hours before automatically deleting."
Trend Themes
1. Live Local Newsfeeds - Social media platforms are reducing authentic content, leading to the rise of live local newsfeeds for more diverse, meaningful interactions.
2. Meaningful Social Media - Millennials are driving a demand for social media platforms that provide more meaningful interactions with less emphasis on vanity metrics.
3. Hyperlocal Content - The growth of hyperlocal content represents an opportunity for startups to create social media platforms that cater to specific neighborhoods and regions.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The rise of meaningful social media interactions presents an opportunity for businesses to develop platforms that prioritize authenticity and local connections.
2. Local News - Davai's focus on live local newsfeeds highlights the potential for disruption in the traditional local news industry, with the rise of user-generated content that offers up-to-date news and perspectives at a neighborhood level.
3. Tech Startups - The emergence of hyperlocal content and meaningful social media experiences offers opportunities for tech startups to develop platforms that cater to specific niche communities and offer more authentic, relevant content.
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