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What My LLM Judge Caught, and What It Missed
Every prompt change to Escape's AI reports goes through an LLM-as-judge harness.
September 2026 Engineering
The Biggest Escape Update Ever Is Here
The honest reason I rebuilt v1: we just didn't have many users in the app.
April 2026 Update
How to Actually Make Friends in a New City
I've moved cities more times than I'd like to admit.
April 2026 Lifestyle
Escape vs Meetup vs Eventbrite: Which Platform is Right for You?
If you're running a 500-person ticketed conference, use Eventbrite.
April 2026 Comparison
How We Hosted 5 Events at New York Tech Week
Not a party. Not a panel. No name tags. No mics. Just real people meeting, for real.
April 2026 Behind the Scenes
The Loneliness Economy: Why People Will Pay for Real Connection
In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory that used a word most people don't associate with public health: loneliness.
April 2026 Thought Leadership
What I Learned Building a Startup Alone
Every piece of advice about startups tells you to find a co-founder.
April 2026 Founder Story
The Hidden Costs of Running Events on Eventbrite
Eventbrite's fees aren't hidden. They're right there on their pricing page: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, plus payment processing.
April 2026 For Organizers
12 Types of Events You Should Try at Least Once
Not all events produce the same kind of connection.
April 2026 Discovery
From DayShare to Escape: The Story Behind the Name
We didn't rebrand. We pivoted.
April 2026 Founder Story
Why Most Great Venues Are Invisible for Events (And How to Fix It)
If you own or manage a physical venue, I want to point out a gap that almost nobody talks about.
April 2026 For Venues
Why Most Networking Events Don't Work (And What Does)
There's a specific failure mode in professional networking that nobody talks about directly: you show up to a conference, a mixer, a happy hour, and within minutes you're performing.
April 2026 Thought Leadership
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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.
University of Waterloo Alumni Read on uwaterloo.ca
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.
University of Waterloo Co-op Read on uwaterloo.ca
For organizers
- Your first event on ESCAPEThe step-by-step guide: your account, payments, the event, who can see it, publishing, and the day itself.Read the guide
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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