A mobile app that nudges people to step out, interact

THE virtual world, powered by digital technology, has confined human interaction within homes or, worse, to mobile phones, creating a generation of what can be called social media junkies.

- APARNA NAIR

THE virtual world, powered by digital technology, has confined human interaction within homes or, worse, to mobile phones, creating a generation of what can be called social media junkies. But what if the same mobile technology could bring people out of their cocoons, fostering real-time connections with like-minded individuals and organizing activities that help them grow professionally and personally?

Enter BuyWalkin, a social outing app developed in the capital, designed to do just that. This innovative platform connects "birds of a feather," enabling them to take meaningful flights in the "real skies" of accomplishment.

The idea was conceived by Vineesh Surendran while working at a tech major located in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. Post-Covid, Vineesh observed a restrictive scenario, where people had grown accustomed to working from home and were hesitant about returning to offices.

For him, human interaction was essential—brainstorming, debating, discussing issues, and finding solutions over a cup of coffee or a hearty meal in a friendly environment.