Hostly App Brings People Together Offline | Winnipeg News

A Winnipeg-born app called Hostly is turning digital disconnection into real-world connection, helping users find or create local events—whether it’s a concert crew, a game with extra tickets, or a night out at a bar. Founded by event pro Stephen Hua, it’s designed to combat loneliness by making it easy to meet new people and support local businesses like Bar Italia, which has seen new crowds thanks to the platform. Currently focused on building momentum in Winnipeg—with goals of 10K downloads and 3K active users by November—Hostly plans to expand to Alberta and beyond, all while staying free for users and exploring future monetization through business fees and premium features. At its core, Hostly is about turning tech into a tool for genuine human connection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44d1195819103b14