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Locava

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We believe that the world
is worth exploring.

Locava connects you to real places worth visiting, shared by real people who actually went.

Our Origin

Because you need to get out of your house.

At Locava, we wanted to solve the problem that it is somehow so hard to find things to do nearby. Yet, there are thousands of places that are worth visiting right around you, and there was just no good platform to actually share them.

Friends hiking and exploring a beautiful outdoor mountain trail in nature
Person using Locava app to discover authentic local gems off the beaten path

The end of endless scrolling.

No more doom-scrolling perfectly curated pictures. This is about real-world exploration.

The Reality

We are losing touch with the outside world.

It has never been easier to stay inside, stare at a screen, and let the real world pass by. The stats are clear.

90%

The Indoor Epidemic

We spend approximately 90% of our lives indoors. That's almost all of your time breathing recycled air, sitting under artificial lights, and missing out on the world right outside your front door.

90% Indoors
7hr 4m

Daily Screen Time

The average daily screen time per person. Instead of experiencing new restaurants, finding cool local spots, or gathering together, we are endlessly scrolling feeds of places we'll never go.

50%

The Missed Connection

Half of adults report feeling lonely. We live closer to each other than ever before, but without shared real-world experiences to bond over, we remain disconnected.

2 hours

The Real-World Cure

Just two hours a week getting out of the house, whether it's grabbing coffee, walking a park, or trying a new place, is proven to significantly boost health and happiness.

Our Values

What drives us

Getting out of the house to explore the world with Locava

Get out of your house

Life is better when you leave the house. We make that decision easier.

Respecting the environment and local nature trails

Respect the environment

Exploration means respecting nature, local communities, and the places we share.

Local authentic spots discovered by real locals

Locals know best

The most authentic spots come from people who actually live there and love the area.

Community driven exploration recommendations organically sourced

Community driven

The best recommendations come from people who care, not algorithms designed to sell ads.

Quality exploration experiences over quantity and endless scrolling

Quality over quantity

We cut through the noise. Discover only the places that are truly worth your time.

Connecting through real-world discovery and shared experiences

Connection through discovery

Shared experiences in the real world build stronger communities than digital interactions.

The Explorers

Meet the Team

Judson Dunne
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Judson Dunne
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Judson Dunne

Founder & Lead Engineer

Built Locava to help people stop scrolling and start exploring. Obsessed with mapping the world.

Mapping new places...

See what Judson is exploring
Ethan Jacobson
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Ethan Jacobson
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Ethan Jacobson

Head of Operations

Keeping the gears turning so you can find your next escape without a hitch.

Mapping new places...

See what Ethan is exploring
Will Gottfried
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Will Gottfried
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Will Gottfried

Head of Content

Curating the best stories and spots from the Locava community.

Mapping new places...

See what Will is exploring
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Konstantinos Ioannou
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Konstantinos Ioannou
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Konstantinos Ioannou

Head of User Outreach

Connecting with explorers worldwide to bring Locava to every corner of the globe.

Mapping new places...

See what Konstantinos is exploring
Kevin Pham
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Kevin Pham
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Kevin Pham

Head of User Growth

Spreading the word and bringing more seekers into our community.

Mapping new places...

See what Kevin is exploring
Leo Balmgarder
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Leo Balmgarder

Head of Data & Retention

Analyzing how we explore to make Locava better every single day.

Mapping new places...

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Thomas Snyder
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Thomas Snyder

Chief Financial Officer

Ensuring we have the resources to keep the mission moving forward.

Mapping new places...

See what Thomas is exploring

By the Numbers

Join the movement

Real places out in the world, shared by real people.

1000+
spots
5,000+
visits
10,000+
photos mapped

Join the Movement

Get out of your house and start living

Start exploring and making memories. Explore the community or download Locava today.