So the engineers, designers, and visionaries that work with At the Pool, a Los Angeles-based social startup, are promoting everybody to take the pledge to get offline via their platform. They have made it their main mission in life to bring some semblance of humanity back to the web by actually getting off the web. At the Pool was designed to bridge the gap between online and offline interactions by connecting individuals with similar likes and interests in the physical sphere versus the digital one. Thus, they bring an elegantly simple solution to the table for eliminating the issues inherent with being digitally connected all the time. If you have an afternoon meeting and it happens to get canceled, At the Pool can help you make the most of the few-hour gap in your day. Meet up with a potential new friend for coffee, or find a person to hit the gym with. Think real-world swimming pool when you think At the Pool. What do people do when they go to the pool? They are hanging out with friends, meeting new people, sparking conversations, and relaxing. However, since the web platform is not entirely conducive to accomplishing the goal of connecting on the go, the team has decided to make a much-needed move to the mobile world. At the Pool will be launched on iOS in September as an optimized and highly upgraded version of the website. Start a conversation, get involved with your community, do something good for the environment, and spend more face time with your friends. Soon enough, you will not even feel the need to pull your smartphone out – unless you have the burning urge to meet another awesome person with At the Pool.
