Funding Request Summary
We are iToldYa!, a groundbreaking social media platform designed to restore meaningful dialogue by settling debates in a fun, fair, and safe environment. On traditional platforms, social discussions often spiral into negativity and personal attacks. We believe it’s time for a change.
Our Solution:
iToldYa! offers a unique approach where users can post short videos presenting opposing opinions on any topic. These videos go head-to-head, with our community deciding who has the winning take. The result? Constructive debates that lead to real conclusions, not endless arguments.
Our Inspiration:
Our journey began after witnessing the damaging effects of current social media platforms on my daughters and their friends. The need for an alternative where differences can be resolved fairly and enjoyably became clear.
Monetization Strategy:
- Brand Sponsored Duels: Imagine “Coke vs. Coke Zero” in a battle for the best Coke, or an airline asking “Florida vs. California” as the preferred destination. Brands can leverage our platform for engaging, interactive marketing.
- EdTech and Youth Development: Educators can use our private platform in classrooms to enhance engagement and critical thinking. By posing philosophical or ethical questions, students can choose a position, add their own perspective, and vote. This platform fosters critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.
- B2B Associate Engagement: Employers can pose questions within their private ecosystem to solicit feedback from associates. Associates vote between two choices or within a series of tournament-style decisions, similar to a sports bracket, to determine the winning option.
- Market Research Data: Creating competitive duels between brands offers valuable insights to paying customers without the need for extensive market surveys. For example, a duel between the Burger King Whopper and Big Mac can provide companies with valuable consumer preferences.
- Private Events: Offer engagement and alternative entertainment options for weddings and other events. For instance, guests can vote on who is the better dancer, the bride or groom, with the event hosted by the DJ.
Progress So Far:
We’ve successfully launched our Minimum Viable Product (MVP) on both the Apple and Google Play Stores, achieving over 30,000 downloads in just a few months. Now, we need to refine our MVP to achieve perfect product-market fit before scaling to the next level.
Our Team:
I bring over 20 years of experience as a professional engineer and leader in supply chain startups, retail planning, and industrial engineering. My co-founder is a seasoned full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience and more than 50 successful applications to his name.
The Ask:
We are seeking funding to fine-tune our product and accelerate our growth, so we can truly disrupt the social media landscape and provide a much-needed alternative for meaningful, respectful dialogue.
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