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?
Best-fit outlets
WA news, ABC Perth, WAtoday, The West Australian, local business media, startup publications, community newspapers, city and hospitality media.
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