What we believe

As AI gives us back time, the places we live will matter more than ever.

WALKED UP is built on a simple idea. Here is what we believe, and what we do about it.

1. 01

   Technology is giving people back their time.

   AI will change how people work, and how much of their day work takes.

2. 02

   We believe much of that time will be spent closer to home.

   In the towns where people live and work: their streets, their neighbors, and their local businesses, organizations and places.

3. 03

   Towns deserve a trusted local home.

   Real, current and checked by people, not just collected by machines.

4. 04

   Every listing is walked up to in person.

   A Town Ambassador who lives or works in the town stands there and confirms it.

5. 05

   Each town gets its own local news and events.

   A Daily, a Weekly and free things to do, so people know what is happening near them.

6. 06

   Every territory gives back.

   Each month, WALKED UP makes a gift to a local charity in that territory.

I believe AI will change how people work. I also believe it will change how people live. As technology gives us back time, the communities we live in become more important, not less.

— Mark Hyman, founder

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