# Social Sharing Economy Apps The 'imeyou' Social Community Platform Connects Nearby Users By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-platform References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/imeyou) & [imeyou.io](http://www.imeyou.io) 'imeyou' is a social community platform app that is focused on connecting users together for [social events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-1), to help them out or as a way to explore a new city. 'imeyou' works by allowing users to post a message or request and see if anybody nearby is interested in participating. This could range from grabbing a cup of coffee, to seeing if there is anyone interested in exchanging books or other items. 'imeyou' is focused on being something of a social network platform for the [sharing economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtribe) that works to connect users to others with a like-minded sense of community. The 'imeyou' social community platform acts as a great way to meet new people, find out how you can help others and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Community Platforms:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional social media and make it more inclusive by creating social community platforms that connect nearby users. - **Sharing Economy Apps:** With the increasing popularity of sharing economy, there is a need for apps that connect users for social events, item exchange or other ways of mutual assistance. - **Hyperlocal Networking Apps:** As people become more location-based, there is an opportunity for hyperlocal networking apps that connect nearby users to facilitate local interactions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can innovate by creating hyperlocal networking and social community platforms. - **Sharing Economy:** Sharing economy platforms can expand their services by adding social community features that connect users for mutual benefit. - **Location-based Services:** Location-based services can create hyperlocal networking platforms that connect users nearby for social or beneficial interactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community Borrowing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-borrowing-apps.md) - [Localized Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence.md) - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md) - [Local Social Chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-social-chats.md) - [Activity Focused Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sosocial-app.md) - [Thoughtful Conversation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youmetalks.md) - [Social Review Platform Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ping-app.md) - [Community-Oriented Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-pig-app.md)