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Loopt makes serendipity happen. It is the simplest way to see which friends are nearby and what great places are around you, so meeting up can be as easy as checking your phone. It is amazing how often you are a couple blocks from a friend and do not realize it. Or you are stuck in an airport next to an old classmate and you miss the chance to connect because there is no simple, real-time way to know. Loopt is about connecting with people on the go, which is the main reason you have a phone. We show you where people are, what they are doing, and what cool places are around you, all in a way that turns everyday downtime into spontaneous meetups. On the map, the orange pin is where I am right now and the blue pins are my friends. You can pan and zoom around the map, then tap a nearby friend to see their details. For example, if I tap Erin Easter, I can see her journal from today. It includes photos and notes tied to specific places, and her friends can comment on entries. If I open an entry like “Back at the cutest little cafe,” I can tap to enlarge the photo, then decide to reach out. From there I can call, text, or leave a quick message like, “Free for lunch?” If she is free, I can get directions to her right away. The bigger point is that location plus your contact list plus information about great nearby places means you do not have to eat lunch alone again, or end up somewhere disappointing. This is the best version of Loopt we have ever made, and the iPhone is by far the best and most powerful device we have had the opportunity to build on. That combination makes the experience fast, natural, and truly useful in everyday life. iPhone users can use Loopt immediately, and they can still connect with friends who are on most other mobile phone networks and devices in the US. We are the largest social mapping service in the world. [Insert the proof point that backs this up, such as user count, active users, or growth rate.] [Not covered in the original pitch. Consider adding 1 to 2 sentences on why Loopt wins versus alternatives like texting a group chat, checking in manually, or other location and social apps. Anchor it in your unique advantage, such as real-time friend proximity plus place context plus cross-network reach.] At launch, Loopt will be free on the iPhone in the App Store. [Not covered in the original pitch. Consider adding how you will make money over time, for example local recommendations, partnerships, advertising, or premium features.] We have developed for nearly every mobile platform out there, and that experience is why we can deliver what we think is the best Loopt yet on the most powerful mobile device we have built for. [Not covered in the original pitch. Consider ending with a clear ask tied to your next milestone, for example: “We are looking for [funding amount] to grow the team and scale distribution,” or “We want partnerships with local place data providers and carriers,” or “Download it at launch and tell us what you want next.”] We think this is a new era of mobile, where your phone helps you connect to the right people in the right place at the right time. We are thrilled to be part of it, and we believe location-driven social experiences like Loopt will become a daily habit.