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Sit By Me is the social app anyone can use to find their people — at events, coffee shops, bars, and everywhere in between. No awkward intros. Just real connections. Download on the App Store. Get it on Google Play. 2,600+ App Users. 4,500+ Connections Made. IRL Always in real life. Simple by design. How to get started. Anyone can get started in minutes. No complicated setup — just real people in real spaces. Download the App. Free on iOS and Android. Set up your profile so others know who you are and what you’re about. Set Your Status. “Open to Chat” or “Working Quietly” — a simple toggle that tells nearby people how you want to connect. Update Your Location. Check in at a Community Connection Point and go live on the map so nearby people can see you’re there. See who’s open, send a sit-by request, put the phone down — and actually talk to that person. That’s the whole point. Human-first design. Built to put the phone down. Unlike typical social media, Sit By Me is a bridge — not a destination. The goal is to help you make a real connection, then get off your phone and actually talk to that person. It works everywhere people already gather: cafes, bars, libraries, campus, food parks, events, and festivals. Your city is full of people like you. Sit By Me helps you find them. Who’s Sit By Me For? Built for every kind of community builder. 🎟 Event Organizers
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App Users. Supercharge connections at your event. Sit By Me transforms any conference, festival, or gathering into a live networking hub — then keeps attendees exploring Milwaukee and their home city all year long through Community Connection Points. Find the right people, fast. Attendees see names, titles, and industries in-app — no awkward badge squinting or missed connections. Live sessions + city discovery. Track breakout sessions and attendees in-app, then discover Milwaukee’s best spots after the conference ends. Designated Connectors. Assign Connectors — go-to people who welcome new attendees and make introductions from the moment they walk in. Built-in sponsor advertising. Add a brand-new sponsorship tier with in-app visibility — a direct, measurable revenue opportunity for your event. Become a Community Connection Point. Cafes, bars, libraries, markets, breweries — join the Sit By Me map and become a destination for thousands of app users, conference attendees, and festival-goers year-round. Get on the map. Your venue is visible to thousands of Sit By Me users — including conference and event attendees actively exploring the city. Fill seats, grow revenue. Businesses see a 20%+ revenue increase and more visits during non-traditional hours. People come to connect and stay longer. Gamified repeat visits. In-app challenges drive repeat visits — building connections, earning rewards, and turning first-timers into regulars. Matched marketing. Every partner cost is matched by Sit By Me in social media promotions and in-app giveaways — your visibility, doubled. Your city, your connections — IRL. Whether you’re a remote worker, new in town, or just tired of sitting alone — Sit By Me shows you who’s open to connect, right now, right nearby. Green light / Red light. “Open to Chat” or “Working Quietly” — a simple toggle so others know exactly how to approach you. Live map of people near you. See who’s at nearby cafes, bars, and Community Connection Points — in real time, right now. Earn rewards. Complete connection challenges, unlock premium features, and earn perks at your favorite local spots. Works in your home city. Discover the best spots for community wherever you are — not just Milwaukee. Sit By Me travels with you. 
Coming June 6, 2026. Sit By Me V3 is almost here. Come celebrate with us. Join us at MobCraft Brewery in Milwaukee for the official V3 launch party — live app demos, Wisconsin-wide networking, live music, and a free month of Sit By Me Premium with every ticket.