Around

Find Any Kind of Local Creator. Any.

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An AI-driven marketplace connecting locals with small creative service providers.

Today, creators rely on multiple tools to manage their business, personal websites to showcase services, social media for outreach, payment apps for transactions, and calendars for bookings. Around brings the entire sales cycle together into one platform, giving early-career creators a unified way to showcase, sell, get paid, and manage bookings.

Five screens of the Around app: home search, a creator profile, the AI assistant, cart and bookings, and messages

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Around.

Why around over a search engine or social platforms?

Around brings discovery, messaging, booking, and payment into one place, so you're not piecing together search results, DMs, and separate payment apps to book a creator.

Who is Around for?

Around is built for anyone booking a local creators, from photographers, DJs, artists, and more, and for early-career creators who want a simple way to showcase their work and get booked. Login to our platform to see the full list of unique creators and services available in your area.

Is Around free?

Yes, you can use Around's platform and AI assistant for free. You only pay for services booked, and businesses can reach out for more complex events.

How is an AI assistant better than searching through the app?

The AI assistant understands what you're looking for in plain language and surfaces vetted, available creators for your specific event; no filtering through irrelevant results.

What cities does Around operate in?

Around is live in New York City today, with more cities launching soon. Join the waitlist to be notified when we launch near you.

What kind of creative services are allowed?

Photography, videography, music and DJs, dance, fashion, visual arts, digital creation, crafts, and more; any local creative service can join Around.