Internship
The Nudge
51-200 employees
Personalized local activity recommendations via text
Compensation Overview
$50/hr
San Francisco, CA, USA
In person 4 days a week from our downtown SF office
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- A rising sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent
- Strong CS fundamentals
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- A willingness to work hard as part of a team and learn new things quickly
- Primarily frontend projects using React/React Native
- Work with modern technologies — React, React Native, Scala, etc.
- Work closely with other engineers, designers, and company leadership
- Ship quickly — we deploy multiple times per day and value rapid iteration with users
- Experience with web or mobile application development
- Experience with React, Typescript, Scala, or PostgreSQL
NudgeText.com provides personalized recommendations for activities and experiences to enhance people's free time. The service focuses on urban dwellers and tourists, helping them discover unique and enjoyable things to do in their local area. Users receive curated lists of activities, such as live music events, hiking trails, and new restaurant openings, through regular text messages featuring video recommendations from locals. This personalized approach ensures that suggestions are relevant and timely. NudgeText.com operates on a subscription model, charging users for access to these recommendations. Additionally, the company has opportunities to generate revenue through partnerships with local businesses and event organizers, promoting specific venues or events to drive traffic and engagement. The goal of NudgeText.com is to help individuals explore their cities more authentically and make the most of their leisure time.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$13.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for hyper-local experiences boosts The Nudge's market potential.
- Expansion of text-based services enhances engagement with younger demographics.
- Potential partnerships with local influencers can increase brand visibility.
What critics are saying
- Increasing competition from similar apps like Fever and Eventbrite.
- Reliance on SMS may become less effective as users shift to app-based notifications.
- User fatigue with subscription services could impact subscriber growth.
What makes The Nudge unique
- The Nudge offers personalized, local recommendations via text, enhancing user engagement.
- Focuses on real-life activities, appealing to Gen Z and Millennials valuing experiences.
- Leverages short-form video content for marketing and user engagement.
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Benefits
401k
Medical & dental
Company-sponsored budget for having fun 💳
Subsidized fitness memberships 🧘♀️
Minimum 20 days vacation ⛱
Annual team offsites 🎉
A shiny new 💻
A paid co-working space (for roles not in SF) 🏠
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 14%The Nudge aims to be every user’s “planner friend”--the friend that knows all the best restaurants, what to do, what events are happening, and never has a shortage of recommendations.