Fun Things Mobile App Platform

Mobile Platform for Location Based Just-In-Time Ma...

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The travel and entertainment industries are two of the largest industries in the global economy. Everywhere there are businesses and venues that offer fun and entertainment of all types in all categories to paying customers. However, many are not aware of or are not equipped to take advantage of the latest digital marketing methods or compete with their more technically savvy competitors. They need new, innovative ways to market their entertainment or “fun” businesses in an increasingly competitive, technical and mobile marketplace.

At the same time, user adoption of mobile technologies continues to increase at breakneck speeds. However, while new mobile apps are seemingly published everyday to try to compete in the mobile app market, none are exclusively designed or positioned to focus solely on the mobile user who is seeking fun and entertaining activities at the present moment. Mobile users are currently forced to either wade through generic catchall apps that may feature such places in addition to banks, gas stations, post offices and other unrelated listings, or they have to switch repeatedly between multiple apps to find all the information they seek. Neither is a viable option that provides a rich user experience. They want one app that is solely focused on connecting them with all the local fun things to do.

To connect these two groups, entertainment-oriented businesses and fun-seeking mobile device users, in real-time, Fun Things has developed an innovative mobile platform using a patent pending technology to provide customer access to millions of small to medium sized vendors through "Just in Time" and location-based advertising and marketing, and thus providing an opportunity of quick ROI and revenue growth. In addition, we also plan to provide robust market intelligence to vendors using data analytics of user behavior, engagement and past history.

Our initial focus is on connecting travelers and visitors to new places with the local vendors of "fun things to do" - e.g., museums, theaters, historical attractions, sunset cruises, amusement parks, scuba and fishing charters, guided city tours, bicycle rentals, sports arenas, skating rinks, zoos and aquariums, etc. 

Fun Things App

We provide a number of ways for "fun" businesses and venues to promote themselves. We have a live app called "Fun Things" that displays these types of places worldwide - fun things everywhere. Users can select that they are with their "hottie" (date night), with their family and/or traveling and be able to find fun things to see and do in their local area.

 

In addition, our clients can also push out their live, real time "Deal Notifications" to app users within a user specified distance radius, enabling them to drive immediate traffic and visitors to their location. This dynamic, live marketing method is a significant advantage over other apps that required scheduling a mobile coupon to be used weeks in advance. Our method allows vendors to promote deals in real time exactly when they decide they need customers in their door. It's a fantastic way for our clients to leverage location-based marketing and social media to promote their businesses and ultimately drive customers to their location -- and dollars to their bottom line.

Traction & Accomplishments

We have just begun our launch and aquiring new users on the system daily worldwide. We are just now beginning to call upon our potential client lists to engage them on our app. We have also established our social media presence and continue to engage and grow our audience on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest with more to come.

How We're Different

For Vendors
We provide "Just in Time, Location Based" marketing and advertising for vendors to reach out to customers who are in their proximity and are more likely to visit their place of business and buy their products and services. This unique and dynamic mobile marketing method is unlike anything else in the industry. This results in very quick ROI and potential for robust revenue growth.

For App Users
We are solely focused on "Fun Things" and by using our app, users can find local fun activities. Additionally, users can suggest other fun things to do not yet in our directory and get paid if these vendors become paying clients.

Team

Steve Hall - Co-Founder/CEO

High tech savvy, national speaker, trainer, CEO of Fun! 


With years of experience in technology, coaching for nationally recognized organizations and just a guy that makes things happen, Steve has put together an outstanding group of experts from around the world to bring the Fun Things app to all who are looking for fun things to do. Being a successful business person for more than three decades and with an M.A. degree in Communications and B.A. in Business Administration, Steve has worked with several Fortune 500 companies and founded a successful internet company. He has been involved with numerous commercial and residential real estate transactions throughout the nation and works with a high-profile organization, teaching people how to be successful in their chosen industry. He was also a contributing editor for several business websites and has several publications to his credit.


Glenn Deak - Co-Founder/CFO

A true numbers and financial guy with high tech and investing experience 


Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, Glenn grew up with a parent who was part of management teams of several start-up ventures in the early days of Silicon Valley. Glenn has a B.A. in Economics from San Jose State and completed the Certified Financial Planner credential program through Florida St. University. Glenn cut his teeth in the financial world working for Morgan Stanley where, as a vice president, he worked with high net worth employees of South Bay tech firms to manage their various stock option and restricted stocks. Glenn, along with Anil Sahai, formed a start-up in the networking space named EZ2XML which was sold to Procera networks in 2004. Since then Glenn, a licensed real estate broker in both CA and NV, has been running a SEC registered investment advisory firm in addition to a real estate brokerage that focuses on working with clients who wish to own real estate in their retirement accounts as well as traditional real estate investors. Glenn enjoys hanging out with his friends, a multitude of outdoor activities and walks with his St. Bernard, Buddy.


Dr. Anil Sahai - Co-Founder/Advisor

Tons of high tech industry, three M&As in Silicon Valley 


Passionate about technology and product development, highly motivated and visionary, Anil brings over 15 years of experience in the I.T. industry managing engineering and business organizations at Fortune 500 companies like Amdahl/Fujitsu, Compaq, Intel and Apple. In 1999, Anil founded Ezyte Inc. and developed the performance architecture of the wireless portal for Vodafone in 128 countries. In March 2004, following the acquisition of Ezyte, he worked at Procera Networks, a public company, as its Executive Vice-President and CTO. Anil has also consulted with companies in the Healthcare, Telecom, Security, IT, Financial, Airlines and Retail industries in the United States, Africa, Middle East and South America. He has worked extensively with VCs, private and institutional investors, and has raised $M from private (angel), VC funds and PIPEs through hedge funds. Anil has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, a M.S. in Computer Science from University of Pittsburgh, a M.S. in Mathematics/OR from Ohio University, and a B.A. (Honors) in Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College in Delhi, India. Anil also has a Masters from Sloan School of Management at MIT with specialization in International Corporate Strategies and New Product Development. Anil has been published in various research and business journals and has given presentations and seminars all over the world.


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