Nice, I've been considering building something similar. The "meet new people" problem deserves some better solutions.
Did you originally launch in the Netherlands? I'd be interested in hearing how you rolled this out. Do you have a more technical blog because the one I'm seeing seems heavy on SEO for partiers.
Yeah cool, indeed I agree the problem hasn't been solved, especially when you're traveling.
We did launch in the Netherlands yes, we are still based in Amsterdam.
The app is available globally and we want to reach locals and travellers everywhere - so we've done a lot of work on App Store optimization and localizing the description and keywords - getting them translated in every possible language on the App and Play Stores. Also done that for our promo video in some of the widely spoken languages.
However, we also realise its very difficult to launch everywhere and have a lot of active users (locals) in every city from the get go. So we are focusing on a number of key cities first - Amsterdam, Berlin, London in Europe initially, then some key cities in the US and Australia/Asia next and building up the local user base there with our own events & parties (we've got a big boat party coming up in Amsterdam end of August), content marketing (Best bar in Amsterdam on a Wednesday night), cross promotion with venues and events, a bit of local press, social media etc
We don't currently have a more technical Blog, but if you have specific questions, feel free to shoot us an email.
I'm party person myself and this app comes quite handy to me.
I've been using the app when travelling to meet some locals or just in my hometown when I'm in the mood to meet new people. So far only met great people! It works pretty well!
Did you originally launch in the Netherlands? I'd be interested in hearing how you rolled this out. Do you have a more technical blog because the one I'm seeing seems heavy on SEO for partiers.