PINGWHEN

As most founder stories go, we met on a yacht in Croatia for technology 'hackathon', where we were paired to develop a mobile app. We bonded over a shared vision of using technology for social impact to empower people. They fundamentally believe that safety should be a basic human right. pingWHEN stems from Their own personal experiences, coupled with the mission to put a positive dent in the challenge of global safety. Julie backpacked in a solo ‘around-the-world’ trip in 2012 and had a ... few moments where she was extremely fearful for her safety. She wondered if anyone would know if she didn’t arrive to an intended destination and how long it would take for someone to notice. Her mother appreciated quick daily notifications when she arrived safely. Julie couldn’t find anything in the market that she would use for personal safety and set out on a mission to create the change she wanted to see in the world. Sam reasonated with the mission of pingWHEN as he is an avid runner and adventurer and appreciates a ‘safety net’ for his journeys alone.