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Resources for telling the Yo story.
Our One-Liner: Yo is a community platform designed to bring people together through local events, shared interests, and community-driven pages.
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The Yo Story at a Glance
Quick Facts
- What We Are: A community engagement platform.
- Founded: 2024 in Roanoke, VA.
- Founder & CEO: Ean Steidel.
- Mission: To strengthen communities by facilitating meaningful connections.
- Key Features: Community Pages, Events, Yo Points System.
Story Angles
- The Anti-Social Social App: Using tech to combat loneliness.
- Powering the Local Economy with the Yo Points System.
- A New Wave of Community Organizing for groups & non-profits.
- The Future of Hyperlocal: A profile on building tech for neighborhoods.
Our Boilerplate
About Yo: Yo is a community platform that connects people with their local scene through events, community-driven pages, and a unique rewards system called Yo Points. By providing free, powerful tools for individuals, groups, and businesses to organize and engage, Yo aims to foster a more vibrant, connected, and supportive local community. Learn more at https://yo-events.app.