Putting local businesses on the map
Whir is a proximity-based discovery platform that connects customers with deals from businesses nearby — no followers needed, just location.
Every local deal deserves to be seen
Your chalkboard special, your happy hour, your Tuesday trivia night — customers love these deals, but they never see them unless they happen to walk by. Whir puts them on the map so the right people find them at the right time.
What drives us
Customer Focus
We build for the businesses and communities we serve. Every feature starts with a real need.
Innovation
We challenge conventions to create simpler, smarter ways for local businesses to thrive.
Integrity
Transparent pricing, honest communication, and respect for your data. Always.
Excellence
We sweat the details because great products are built on a thousand small decisions done right.
The people behind Whir
Blake Coffee
Co-Founder & CEO
Lucas Kern
Co-Founder & CTO
How we got here
2023
The Idea
Two founders in Kansas City noticed a gap — great local deals that nobody outside walking distance ever saw.
Early 2024
Building
We built the first version of Whir, tested it with local businesses, and refined the experience.
Mid 2024
Launch
Whir launched in Kansas City with a handful of early partners who believed in proximity-powered discovery.
Late 2024
Growth
Expanded to Lawrence and Overland Park. Hundreds of deals posted, thousands of customers engaged.
2025
Scaling
New analytics tools, scheduling features, and plans to bring Whir to cities across the country.