Niel Bhalshankar

Niel Bhalshankar

Helping people connect in real time.
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I’m Niel, a product and UX design leader turned founder, based in Sydney. After years of building digital products in insurance, loyalty, and service design, I started Checkin - a new way to meet people in real life, at the places you love. As a solo founder, I’m passionate about creating authentic, human connections and helping local venues thrive. When I’m not building Checkin, you’ll find me exploring hidden bars, planning road trips, or testing out new design ideas.

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Checkin: Find Your Peoplep/checkin-meet-new-peopleNiel Bhalshankar•

1d ago

Where Checkin is headed next: building the People + Places layer for real life

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I want to share the bigger vision behind Checkin and get your honest feedback.

Checkin has two pillars: People and Places.

Niel Bhalshankar•

1d ago

Checkin - Find Your People

New in this update: Live Events and Circles. Check into major live events (sport, concerts, festivals, markets) up to 24 hours before kickoff to see who’s going, start a chat, and meet with a better crowd. Circles lets you create small, local meetups in your neighbourhood—coffee walks, pub trivia, gym sessions, co-working, or weekend hangs. Real people, real plans, right where you are. Plus, you can still check into everyday venues and discover who’s nearby and open to connecting in the moment!
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5mo ago

Checkin: Meet New People - In real time, at the places you love.

Checkin helps you connect with people nearby, in real time. Whether at a bar, café, gym, or museum. No endless profiles, just real-world moments in real time.
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