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a16z Podcast: Three Kids, One App, One Love -- The Five-O Story

Aug 28, 2014
Teenage app developers Asha and Caleb Christian from Atlanta created the Five-O app to document interactions with police, motivated by societal issues like those seen in Ferguson. They discuss innovative features, including incident reporting and user empowerment, to foster community safety. The duo shares insights on youth innovation and collaboration, with a special appearance by rapper Nas, who highlights the importance of such initiatives in bridging the gap between citizens and law enforcement.
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ANECDOTE

Proactive Response to Ferguson

  • Most people reacted to Ferguson with frustration and inaction.
  • These teens, however, decided to build an app to address the issue.
INSIGHT

Inspiration for 5.0

  • Negative interactions with law enforcement and media coverage inspired the app's creation.
  • Family discussions emphasizing solutions led to brainstorming and development of 5.0.
ANECDOTE

Background and Approach

  • The family's background in coding and friendships with police officers shaped their perspective.
  • They viewed themselves as problem-solvers using tech to address community issues.
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