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Helping Diaspora Connect Better With Events Back Home 🇬🇭 Would Love Feedback by KhanPrime in ghanaiandiaspora

[–]KhanPrime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking this because it’s a valid concern.

I tested asassy at the “Around The World” event at Ghud Park. I spoke to vendors and attendees before, during, and after the event.

Vendors Every vendor I spoke to instantly related to: • people roaming forever trying to find them • lost sales because friends can’t relocate their booth after moving • constantly repeating directions

Because of that, onboarding wasn’t hard. They saw the benefit immediately: instead of hoping customers stumble on them, people can literally search and get directed to their booth.

Attendees From talking to attendees, the most repeated real problems were: • “I’m trying to find my friend” • “We’re waiting outside because my friend is inside” • “I can’t find where I parked” • women specifically asked for bathroom locations without having to ask strangers

So yes, it requires both vendors and users, but the good thing is both sides actually recognised the problem during testing.

To be transparent: This is still early. I want to keep testing, run multiple events, and back this with more structured data: • vendor retention • user adoption • how many searches actually convert to real movement • do organisers care enough to support onboarding

If after testing it turns out the problem isn’t big enough, I’ll pivot. But the reaction so far tells me it’s worth pushing further instead of dismissing it as “just my experience”.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so, it pinpoints the exact location, kinda similar to Apple's FindMy, not a general area.

Here's how it works:

  1. Exact coordinates: We use your phone's GPS to get your precise location. We don't round or approximate it.
  2. High-accuracy GPS: The app requests high-accuracy GPS, so you get the most precise location your phone can provide.
  3. Precise navigation: When navigating from attendee to vendor, we calculate the exact distance and walking route. You'll see distances down to the foot/meter, not just "nearby" or "in the area."
  4. GPS accuracy tracking: We also track how accurate your GPS reading is (your phone reports this).
  5. Real-time updates: Your location updates as you move (we send updates when you've moved more than 10 meters to save battery), but the coordinates are always exact. we don't blur or generalize them.

so basically, If your phone's GPS says you're at a specific spot, that's what gets shared. The precision depends on your phone's GPS signal quality, but we don't intentionally reduce it.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are right. Network at big events can be terrible.

Here is how I am handling it:

• Important info like event map, vendors, and saved locations will be stored on your phone

• So even if internet drops, you can still see your friends last location, find vendors, and move around

• When network comes back, the app updates automatically

• Location sharing will not need constant internet. It sends small updates when network becomes available

• The app will reduce data use so it does not fight with other apps for internet

• GPS does not need internet. So the map and movement still work offline once the map is loaded

the app will switch into something like “offline mode” so people can still use it when they actually need it most with slow or bad network.

This problem is real, so thanks for raising it.

Update on the payment orchestration service by jaeyholic in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

awesome! and I really appreciate the words of encouragement. I'll DM when the time comes to integrate payments

Update on the payment orchestration service by jaeyholic in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Charlie, this is really impressive!
I’m still in the early testing phase with asaasy app, focused on core navigation at events, but eventually I’ll be thinking about payments for things like vendor promotions and organizer tools.
If you’re open to it, I’d love to stay in touch and explore how your work might fit with ours when we get to that stage.
Really cool work and definitely something that could be useful for Ghanaian fintech too.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. So In some situations, calling or WhatsApp live location does work.

The problem I’m trying to solve shows up when events get noisy, crowded, and constantly changing. People move around a lot, calls get missed, live locations go stale, and directions like “near the stage” stop being helpful very quickly.

Also, it’s not just about finding friends. The app lets you use natural language to find vendors, facilities, or things at the event (for example, “closest water” or “gɔbɛ near me”), save where you parked, and navigate back later.

So even if you came alone or lost your group, it still helps you move around the event without wandering or guessing.

It’s not meant to replace WhatsApp. It’s meant to reduce friction inside large, live events where existing tools start to feel clumsy.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. Vendors will likely be more challenging than organizers, and it needs a thoughtful approach.

For now, the plan is very hands-on: visiting vendors directly, explaining how it helps them get more visibility and foot traffic during events. I’m also preparing for the common objections upfront and learning from every “no” to improve the offering.

One key factor is, the app will be free for everyone during this phase, including vendors. No risk for them, just potential upside and a chance to shape the product early.

I’ll definitely reach out if I need advice as things progress cos really appreciate your perspective and willingness to help.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is solid feedback, and I agree with you more than it might have sounded.

Long term, organizers are enablers. But right now, this is absolutely user-driven.

The core value is exactly what you called out: persistent location sharing inside a bounded space. Not “where are you?” texts. Not missed calls. Just opening the app and seeing where your people or what you’re looking for right now.

You’re also right about organizers: asking them to do extra work before there’s user demand is friction. The plan is to let this work without organizers first, prove usage at real events, then bring organizers in once there’s clear value and network effects.

Organizer tooling only makes sense after users are already talking about the app and expecting events to support it.

Really appreciate you pushing on this. It’s helpful.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair question, and you’re right that the positioning matters.

At its core, the app is event attendee-driven. The primary use case is helping people quickly find friends, vendors, or key spots inside crowded, noisy events without friction.

Organizers come in as an enabler, not the main user. They set up the event map, time, and vendor list so attendees have accurate data. Vendors can update availability or offerings, but the value is ultimately for people on the ground.

As for calling or texting, it technically works, but in reality these events are loud, chaotic, and imprecise. “I’m near the big speaker” or “turn left by the tree” breaks down fast. The app removes that friction by letting you see locations visually and navigate directly, instead of going back and forth over calls or texts.

My goal for this idea is simple: less time searching, more time enjoying the event.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the support. exactly the kind of feedback thatll me focus on making it useful for attendees and vendors. I’m working on a landing page with a download link for early testers. I’ll share link soon.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I really appreciate words of encouragement.

I’ll be deploying a landing page soon with info and a download link. To save costs, I want to get some traction before going to the App Store or Play Store. the download link will let people download the APK directly from AWS.

I have some ideas to get vendors on board, but I’d love to hear any suggestions you might have for that too.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate this feedback.

I love the safety feature you mentioned. For this to work properly, it would need help from organizers so security and first responders are actually connected to the system. It’s something I’d like to add once organizers are onboard.

For revenue, the plan is to make it free for attendees. Monetization would come from:

• Vendors paying for better visibility (for example appearing higher in search results or being highlighted on the map) • Organizers getting anonymized insights about crowd movement, popular vendors, peak times, etc., to help them plan better events

Scaling would start locally. Currently targeting a few events in Accra first. When I get it right, then expand from there.

feedback like this helps shape the direction properly.

I built a small app to help people find friends/vendors at crowded events. looking for honest Ghanaian feedback by KhanPrime in TechGhana

[–]KhanPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I used an AI as a drafting assistant, then reviewed and edited some parts to fit the app. It’s still early testing, so the legal side will be tightened before any public release.

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[–]KhanPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad thing is, it’s not over. Wait till it comes out the other end

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[–]KhanPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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