Who Needs a Companion
Real reasons people want good company
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Personal Companion Categories
Browse personal use cases, from just visiting Austin to accountability, conversation, events, and support needs.
Just Visiting
Make the most of your time in Austin with a local companion who can show you popular hotspots, hidden gems, or simply hang out.
Austin City Explorer
Discover museums, coffee shops, hot spots or just take a pedicab ride around downtown Austin.
Fitness
Hire a gym partner that gets paid to show up and help you achieve your goals. Interview companions and find someone who challenges you.
Special Events
Hitting a concert, UT game or heading to a local Austin festival and do not want to go alone? Hire someone who enjoys common interests and you can both have a great time.
The Plus One
Attending a party or dinner in Austin? Is a wedding or reunion coming up and you need a dependable plus 1? Browse our companion directory and interview companions free.
The Wingman
Sidekick
Feel like hanging out in Austin? Hire someone to go out and have a low pressure hang or bar hop with good company.
Outdoors
Love to hike or camp out? Walk the trail, kayak Lady Bird Lake or hit Mount Bonnell.
I need to Talk
Good Listeners
Hire a conversation companion to be present and listen over coffee, a meal or a walk in the park.
Dinner Chat
Dining Out
Want to have a good conversation over dinner? You can request limited tech or interruptions, customize your experience and set expectations on both sides.
Old School
Elder, senior, golden and special needs companionship.
Study Partner
Hire a study partner who gets paid to show up and help you stay focused.
Game Day
Hitting a UT game in Austin and want some company? Interview companions and find your tribe.
Reunions & Wedding Dates
Wedding, reunion, or special event coming up and need a reliable date? Browse companions and elevate your experience.
Hold Me Accountable
Need motivation in certain areas or just want someone to hang out with? Live your life and achieve your goals with good company.
Support Needs
Special requirements do not have to limit social experience. Interview companions free to find connections.
Business Companions
For conferences, hosting, networking, local support, and business presence in Austin.
Conference Co-Pilot
Hate navigating conferences or business events alone? Hire a business companion to walk and network with you. Interview business companions free in advance and network with more confidence.
Conventions Team
Are you in Austin for a convention and want to have a bigger presence? Hire a business companion or local team to walk the convention floor and network with you.
The Co-Host
Are you having an event and need someone to help juggle hosting responsibilities? Enjoy your party more with less effort, hire a co-host.
Social Companion
Need someone to buffer during a business meeting or dinner? Interview social companions live for free to find the appropriate person and set expectations up front.
The Boss
Are you having an event in Austin and need someone to be primary contact in the city? Browse our Gold Companions and start interviewing. Save trips, time and money.
The Temp Assistant
Do you need an assistant for a few hours or days? Do not waste your valuable time, browse our Business Companion section and start interviewing.
Local Point of Contact
Need someone to scout places for you and make arrangements prior to your arrival? Set up an interview today.
Brand Representation
Need 10 awesome people to wear your gear and mingle at an event? Interview our team companions, people who already know each other.
Set The Tone
Need to hire 10 people to hit the room with your brand? Browse our Business & Team Companions.
The Networker
Break the ice with a gregarious professional business companion. Hire someone who aligns with your business for a few hours or days. No need for extra personnel.