Story summary
Odasiti was developed in Perth, Western Australia, a city frequently characterised by its geographic distance from other major urban centres. That creates a compelling local paradox: a platform concerned with belonging, connection and proximity emerging from a place often described through remoteness.
The Perth origin story can connect technology, local entrepreneurship, community wellbeing, hospitality, city activation and Western Australian identity. It also creates a natural foundation for a Perth-first network of approved meetup venues, university collaborations and appearances by Oda, the platform’s mascot.
Why this matters now
- Perth has a strong local-pride and innovation narrative
- The city provides a contained environment for partnership-led activation
- Local cafés, libraries, cultural venues and city spaces can become part of the user journey
- Oda provides a distinctive visual asset for broadcast and event coverage
- Perth can act as an origin story without limiting the platform’s global ambition
Product and launch facts
- Built in Perth, Western Australia
- Australia remains an important potential anchor market
- Demand-led rollout can extend beyond Australia
- Potential Safe Space partnerships with public venues
- Potential university and city collaboration
- Oda mascot activations planned subject to permission
- Meetup safety includes a required nominated emergency contact and timed email or SMS notifications
- Founders-light media model
Suggested media questions
- Why was Odasiti built in Perth?
- How has the city influenced the platform?
- Could Perth become the first live connection ecosystem?
- What would a Safe Space network contribute to the CBD?
- How will local venues benefit?
- How does a Perth-built platform plan to expand internationally?
Odasiti was built in Perth, but the question behind it is universal: what changes when people are given the chance to connect before they judge one another by appearance?
Media contact
Odasiti Team
media@odasiti.com