Pools (fka Withfriends)
YC W19New York City, US · Founded 2017 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Pools.events is a platform for discovering and organizing events across multiple cities in the United States and online. The site allows users to browse upcoming events by location and date, and enables organizers to launch fundraising campaigns for their events and communities.
Also known as Withfriends
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialMarketplaceCommunitySubscriptionsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
Pools (fka Withfriends) was founded in 2017 by Joe Ahearn.
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Joe Ahearnin𝕏FounderJoe Ahearn organized music venues in New York before founding Pools (formerly Withfriends), a platform addressing operational challenges for independent arts and music spaces.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 5
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pools (fka Withfriends) do?
- Pools.events is a platform for discovering and organizing events across multiple cities in the United States and online. The site allows users to browse upcoming events by location and date, and enables organizers to launch fundraising campaigns for their events and communities.
- Who founded Pools (fka Withfriends)?
- Pools (fka Withfriends) was founded by Joe Ahearn in 2017.
- Who are Pools (fka Withfriends)'s investors?
- Pools (fka Withfriends)'s investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Pools (fka Withfriends) headquartered?
- Pools (fka Withfriends) is headquartered in New York City, US.