TechCrunch Startup News Knicks player Miles McBride launches Mmotion, a location-sharing friendship app, also, Scribe hits $1.3B valuation as it moves to show where AI will actually pay off
Nov 10, 2025
Miles McBride's new app, Mmotion, is designed for location-based friendship discovery, helping users find nearby friends with shared interests. The app features private location histories and various safety options. Meanwhile, Scribe is gaining traction with its Optimize tool, helping enterprises identify where AI can truly add value by mapping workflows for automation. This session dives into how these innovations are shaping social and business landscapes, showcasing the blend of technology with real-life connections.
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McBride’s Move Sparked A Friend-Finding App
- Miles McBride moved to New York as a 20-year-old rookie and felt isolated among older teammates.
- That experience motivated him to co-found Motion to help people meet friends organically based on shared interests.
Location + Interest Matching For Friend Discovery
- Motion blends location tracking with social discovery to surface nearby people who share interests and recommend local hotspots.
- It keeps a private timeline of visited places and uses geofencing and state tracking to suggest people and locations.
Control Location Sharing With Personas
- Apply for membership and specify interests to join circles and find nearby friends for activities like hiking or art visits.
- Use vault mode and personas to control who sees your location and curate different public and private personas.