Hither Labs is an independent software studio creating products that bridge the digital and physical world — starting with Nearli, a proximal social media platform built for the communities around you.
Born in Tulsa, built for everywhere.
Hither Labs, LLC was founded in 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a simple belief: the most interesting social experiences happen in the physical world, not in a feed optimized for engagement.
We build software that works with geography — tools that help people discover what's happening nearby, leave a mark on the places they visit, and connect with the communities that surround them every day.
As an independent studio, we move deliberately. We ship products we believe in, built to last, designed to serve real people in real places.
Our flagship product. A proximal social media platform that connects people through the places they share.
Nearli lets you drop a digital pin at any real-world location — attach a message, an image, and choose who sees it. Public pins are time-limited and visible to anyone nearby. Private pins stay yours, forever.
Built around the What3Words location grid — every 3-square-meter patch of earth has an address. Drop a pin exactly where you mean it.
Public pins last 15 minutes to 4 hours — then fade away. No permanent clutter. Just timely, relevant moments for the people who are there.
"The most interesting things happening right now are right around you. We're building the tools to help you find them."
Questions, partnerships, press inquiries — we'd love to hear from you.