Pie, Andy Dunn's Startup, Shifts Focus from Events to Community Building
Pie, a social app founded by former Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn, is evolving its focus from being primarily an events platform to becoming more of a community-driven social network. The company recently launched 'Community Homes,' allowing users to create and manage persistent group spaces with features like feeds, admin controls, event planning tools, and future additions such as group chats. This shift aims to foster deeper connections by making real-world interactions the natural outcome of digital relationships. The update aligns with a growing trend among younger generations seeking meaningful in-person experiences after years of online socializing. The app has grown to 300,000 users and is backed by major investors like Forerunner Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel, and angel investor Ev Williams. Pie's recent changes have already increased user engagement on the platform. The company also added Nadya Okamoto, founder of New York-based run club Zoomies, as co-founder and CMO to help drive community growth.
