Polarsteps

Overview

Polarsteps is a travel technology company based in the Netherlands, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam. The company develops an all-in-one mobile app that helps users plan, track, and relive their travel experiences. The app features automated mapping, itinerary building, and tools for preserving memories, inspired by a co-founder's personal sailing journey.

The Polarsteps app serves as a personal travel assistant, offering features for planning trips, real-time tracking using GPS, and sharing experiences through digital maps. Users can also create physical "Travel Books," printed photo albums of their journeys. With over 15 million users worldwide, the company has achieved significant growth and profitability, focusing on quality development and user satisfaction. Its mission is to inspire adventurous travel and foster connections among travelers globally.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +31 6 49352165
• Website: polarsteps.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/polarsteps

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Travel technology
• Mobile app development
• Trip planning and itinerary building
• GPS tracking and route capture
• Personalized travel tips
• Adventure travel and exploration
• Offline functionality
• Travel photo albums and "Travel Books"
• User engagement and community
• Trip reliving and sharing
• Battery-efficient travel tracking
• AI-powered trip planning
• Travel storytelling and inspiration
• Sustainable and eco-friendly travel
• Customizable travel experiences

Technologies Used

• AI
• AWS Trusted Advisor
• Amazon AWS
• Android
• Appfolio
• Atlassian Cloud
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Fastapi
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Helpscout
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mixpanel
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• Python
• Reviews
• Route 53
• Stripe
• YouTube
• Zendesk

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