Here’s five niche apps that can quickly plug Melbourne explorers – whether they’re locals or tourists – into what’s hot, looking sharp and making friends.
TodayTix
TodayTix is a global ticketing platform connecting audiences to live performances around the world. Through effortless access to the best prices, insightful guidance to the top shows and thoughtful service at each moment along the way, TodayTix enables people to discover the best that their city has to offer. Operating in the world’s most iconic arts markets, TodayTix secures the best discounted and premium-priced tickets available for the shows everyone is talking about in New York City, London’s West End, Toronto, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Since launching TodayTix in New York City in December 2013 by life-long friends and Broadway producers Merritt Baer and Brian Fenty, the company has quickly amassed partnerships with more than 1,200 arts institutions globally. To learn more, visit todaytix.com/x/melbourne or download TodayTix for iOS or Android.
Volte
The Volte is a designer fashion rental marketplace founded by two lawyers, an academic and a teacher – Bernadette Olivier, Kym Atkins, Genevieve Hohnen and Jade Mulgrew. Launched in May 2017, they now have over 8,000 listings with a retail value of over $4.5 million with lenders all over Australia. They’ve achieved big traction to date growing by 20% month on month and now have just under 50,000 monthly active users. Catering for all markets, shapes and sizes, The Volte offers low-cost lender insurance and shipping options. The Volte enables fashion-lovers to wear designer gowns in a sustainable way by reducing textile waste. The sharing economy platform is also helping fashionistas save and make hundreds or thousands of dollars as they can rent out their investment pieces from anywhere between $20 – $2,000 per hire. www.thevolte.com
Travello
Founded by Mark Cantoni and Ryan Hanly in 2015, Travello connects travellers from all corners of the globe, recommends experiences and enables users to browse and book more than 50,000 activities. The app is powered by a Brisbane-based team of seven and their passion for connecting and inspiring travellers. The Travello app can be downloaded from App Store here or on Google Play here.
Taxify
Taxify, Europe’s fastest growing ride-hailing app, was founded in Estonia in 2013 by then-19-year-old Markus Villig. Markus was looking to create a fairer, more transparent ride-sharing service for drivers and riders alike. Estonia is an e-country: since gaining its independence, the country has always championed technology and innovation. Other leading tech companies that started in Estonia include Skype and Transferwise. Currently, Taxify operates in more than 20 countries worldwide.
Camplify
Camplify is Australia’s largest caravan hire and RV peer-to-peer sharing community. Developed by a team of Aussie camping and caravan enthusiasts who saw a need for something new, Camplify links owners of RVs together with holidaymakers in a secure sharing environment. Having emerged from the NRMA Slingshot Jumpstart Accelerator Program in 2014, Camplify now has over 2,500 RVs on its Australian platform, larger than any other RV rental fleet in the country. For more information visit www.camplify.com.au
