Outernet, a new app co-founded by Danielle Egan and Athena Leong, aims to help users discover and engage with real-world activities by transforming saved social media posts into organized to-do lists. The app leverages AI to extract relevant details and provides nudges to encourage users to explore their surroundings.
Outernet addresses the common problem of digital content overload leading to inaction, by providing a structured and motivational tool for users to translate online inspiration into tangible real-world activities and explorations.
Outernet, a new mobile application co-founded by Danielle Egan and Athena Leong, aims to bridge the gap between online inspiration and real-world experiences. The app allows users to save posts from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, transforming them into an organized list of activities or places to visit. Leveraging AI, Outernet extracts key details such as dates, times, and locations, presenting them in a chronological feed or separate tabs for easy access.
The core concept behind Outernet is to act as a "motivation engine for IRL" (in real life), removing the friction that often leads users to forget about saved content. Unlike similar apps, Outernet is driven by founders with a strong background in organizing playful, offline experiences, including a citywide scavenger hunt in San Francisco. The app encourages engagement through proactive reminders and a feature that allows users to 'stamp' visited locations, building a digital passport of their adventures.
Outernet has been available for approximately two months and has already achieved profitability through its premium subscription service. The company is actively experimenting with new features and is in preliminary discussions with investors who align with their "whimsical" approach. The app is currently invite-only on iOS, with an Android waitlist available.