Welcome to our official Notion page! Here, you'll find the most accurate and current information about our app, our vision, and our team. Download our app here 👉
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<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/f6e0445f-5675-4665-a3cf-adbff9f74536/Eugene-Lisovskiy-Photo-Face-Nov2021-warm.jpg" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/f6e0445f-5675-4665-a3cf-adbff9f74536/Eugene-Lisovskiy-Photo-Face-Nov2021-warm.jpg" width="40px" /> Hey! 👋 I'm Eugene, founder & CEO of Level Up Basketball – a community-driven and gamified mobile app for global basketball community. Our goal is to bring kids back to the court and address one of humanity's biggest problems: social media addiction.
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I am a passionate basketball player. I have been playing since I was 12 years old, and I want to share my love for this sport with people all around the world ❤️
This sport has helped me develop a strong character, dedication, physical strength, and teamwork skills. I quit my high-paying corporate job to create the best app for people who love basketball and want to train and play more.
Basketball isn't just a game; it's a lifestyle. It provides physical activity, fun, mental health benefits, and networking opportunities. It's an ideal way to take a break and recharge in our information-overloaded world. The market is huge and growing.
Children worldwide are facing social media addiction, which depletes their dopamine system and impairs their ability to focus. This addiction also contributes to psychological issues and the rise of ADHD syndrome. As a result, children become less disciplined, more susceptible to unhealthy behaviors, and struggle with learning.
We're backed by: Flyer One Ventures and notable angels - experienced entrepreneurs and founders o S16VC. Secured 45% of our goal for a round. We’re keeping our focus on product metrics (retention and revenue). Last year we also launched a crowdfunding campaign for friends and family: https://wefunder.com/levelupbasketball/ ($55k raised from 19 investors and counting).
In 2019, we have witnessed the emergence of vertical communities like Strava for runners (going public with an IPO in 2024), AllTrails for hikers, and Fishbrain for fishermen. However, most basketball apps lack a sense of community and are developed by basketball players who lack experience in startups. We consider ourselves fortunate to have both experience in building successful and scalable software businesses and a deep passion for basketball. Moreover, basketball is gaining popularity globally due to its easy accessibility and the NBA's global promotion efforts.
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