Darragh (pronounced Da-Rah) boasts the most phonetically friendly name among his three Irish siblings. As they got older, he and his siblings scattered across the world to work and study— from Oslo to Tokyo and Tasmania to Zurich. Living far from family meant missing in-person holidays and celebrations, so Darragh tried to find alternatives ways to send presents and well wishes. But nothing quite fit the bill as digital gifting platforms lacked personalization tools and the gift card industry, still reliant on single-swipe plastic cards, seemed antiquated.
Sitar has always been interested in building technology that helps people connect with one another. As someone who values community building and has a lot of hobbies, they wanted a way for their friends, both near and far, to feel inspired to do what they love.
Darragh and Sitar first crossed paths when they were at Google. Five years later, they serendipitously met at a cafe in NYC to discuss gift cards. Now, they’re working together to enrich connections through personalized gifting at On Me.
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We’re a group of hobbyists and emoji enthusiasts seeking to bring people a little bit closer together. Interested in joining us? Send us a message at info@onme.com.