Why We Built Hopfly
"Every great night out deserves to be remembered"
It was a Saturday night in 2023. My friends and I had just finished an epic bar crawl through downtown, hitting seven different spots in one night. As we grabbed late-night food, someone asked, "Wait, what was the name of that place with the amazing craft beer selection?"
We couldn't remember. We'd taken photos, had incredible conversations, discovered new favorite drinks—but the details were already fading. That's when it hit me: we needed a way to track our adventures, not just live them.
But more than that, I realized going out had become routine. We always hit the same three bars, ordered the same drinks, and followed the same path. The spontaneity and excitement of exploring had disappeared.
The Problem We Discovered
People visit the same 2-3 venues repeatedly, missing out on hundreds of amazing bars and experiences in their own city. Nights out had become predictable instead of adventurous.
That's why we created Hopfly. We wanted to bring back the excitement of exploration, the joy of discovery, and the ability to remember every great moment.
By gamifying the experience, we've turned casual nights out into epic adventures. Every check-in earns points. Every new venue is a discovery. Every friend becomes a competitor in the best way possible. And most importantly, every memory is preserved.
Marcus & The Hopfly Team
"We're not just building an app—we're creating a movement to help people rediscover the nightlife in their own backyard, one hop at a time."
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