Ignite, a brand-new mobile app startup, just launched version 1.0, bringing a fresh perspective on planning all kinds of cool stuff with your friends or public groups, be it a professional meet-up or a low key dinner and movie. The launch comes just one month after Ignite was featured in the Apple Store in more than 20 countries worldwide while still in Beta.
So what’s the novelty of Ignite? Well, while most event planning apps start the process only once all the details have already been set, Ignite uses a simple approach: Start the planning process at the idea stage! Users can pitch their wacky get-together ideas and others can follow them.  Once they get the desired traction, they can make them happen.  Similarly, people can suggest or follow the best time, location or who’s bringing the snacks.  The whole negotiation process runs smoother and you also get to avoid that outright rejection that might spoil a great idea, and the uncomfortable silence once you see your friends again.
“Ignite comes from a personal need to remove the hassle of unnecessary back-and-forth texting and emailing when planning gatherings,” said Founder, Vlad Enache. “We believe this form of testing and validating get-together ideas empowers all of us to get more stuff done, ideas we might otherwise abandon, or worse, we might unnecessarily take a gamble on”.
The “keep it simple” philosophy behind the app is also well reflected in the friendly interface and minimalist design.
Look for the Ignite team’s exhibitor booth at Startup Alley at TechCrunch Disrupt SF on Sept 21st-23rd and DC Techday on Oct. 6th, 2015.  Stop by for a free high five, and if that’s not enticing enough, for some cool prizes as well.
Ignite is a free app.  So check it out in the App Store or Google Play or visit igniteapp.com.
Ignite Launches ”No Hassle” Group Planning App