Pitch for Etch

Company / App Name: Etch

https://etchmaps.com/
Twitter – @etchmaps

What does it do?

Etch adds a social layer to common third-party review sites like Yelp. With Etch, you can save all your favorite places from restaurants to beauty salons and then share them with your friends.

Why do we need it?

Etch is the easiest way to save all your favorite places so you never forget them. Also, it lets you connect and share your favorite places with your friends and discover new places from people you know and trust.

Who is it for?

Etch is for everyone. It’s particularly useful for people who live in a city with access to many great restaurants, bars, and other local businesses. It’s also great for travelers who want to find awesome local spots from their friends.

What makes it stand out from the crowd?

Unlike crowdsourced review sites or check-in services, Etch is a social platform where friends can connect and share their favorite places. It is intentionally lightweight so that it won’t distract or interfere with real life experiences.

What’s next?

Create a recommendation engine that uses a ranking algorithm based on your network’s favorite places. This will be the fastest and easiest way to discover new places from the people you know and trust.