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Stories, guides, and insights on building real-world connections.
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Navigating Entrepreneurship: E Co-op Alumni
How Escape founder Hyeseong Jun is building a platform that turns daily interests into real-life friendships.
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Building a Business That Brings People Together
From co-op student to founder — the story behind Escape and the mission to combat social isolation through real-world events.
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Latest posts
The Biggest Escape Update Ever Is Here
Communities, Vibes, AI Compatibility, and a whole new way to connect. 300+ features in one release.
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How to Actually Make Friends in a New City
The universal struggle of moving somewhere new and not knowing anyone — and practical ways to build real friendships.
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Escape vs Meetup vs Eventbrite: Which Platform is Right for You?
An honest comparison of the three platforms for event organizers and community builders.
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How We Hosted 5 Events at New York Tech Week
What happened when we took Escape to NYC — the wins, the failures, and what we learned about building for a new market.
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The Loneliness Economy: Why People Will Pay for Real Connection
The loneliness epidemic is real. Here's why platforms for offline connection are the next big opportunity.
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What I Learned Building a Startup Alone
From DayShare to Escape — the honest story of building a platform solo, from first commit to 300+ features.
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The Hidden Costs of Running Events on Eventbrite
Breaking down the real math behind Eventbrite's fees — and what alternatives exist for community-focused organizers.
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12 Types of Events You Should Try at Least Once
From supper clubs to run clubs to puppy yoga — a bucket list of event formats that create real connections.
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From DayShare to Escape: The Story Behind the Name
We didn't start as Escape. The original name was DayShare. Here's how ESC + APE came together.
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How Local Businesses Can Get Free Event Traffic
Your Google Maps listing shows your address. But does it bring events to your door?
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Why Most Networking Events Don't Work (And What Does)
The future of networking isn't networking — it's doing things together.
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Coming soon
How to Host Your First Community Event
Everything you need to know about creating, promoting, and running a successful event on Escape.
5 Ways to Grow Your Event Attendance
Proven strategies to fill your events and build a loyal community of repeat attendees.
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