The Pitch #144 Bridgefy
Sep 18, 2024
Jorge Rios, founder of Bridgefy, shares his journey from high school teacher to innovator in peer-to-peer networking technology. He details how his experience in Mexico inspired him to bridge the digital divide by enabling mobile apps to work offline during emergencies. The discussion covers the potential of his technology to transform communication in underserved communities, its applications in gaming and emergency responses, and the significance of partnerships with cities like Bogotá and Istanbul for enhancing connectivity.
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Inspiration for Bridgefy
- Jorge Rios, Bridgefy's founder, was a high school teacher in Mexico.
- He taught at both underprivileged and privileged schools, noticing a stark contrast in technology access.
Offline Communication Demo
- Bridgefy's mesh network technology allows devices to communicate directly without internet.
- The demo showcased real-time image and text transfer between phones in airplane mode, using only Bluetooth.
Offline Encrypted Messaging
- Bridgefy prioritizes security by employing end-to-end encryption with the Signal Protocol.
- They claim to be the only company to make this protocol work offline, enhancing user privacy.