Are you in, or are you out?

3 days to go. Are you in, or are you out?

3 days to go. Are you in, or are you out?

We’ve got over 1,000 individuals following our equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine.com. That sure is a lot of interest, and for that we are incredibly grateful.

If you’ve been following our StartEngine campaign or following the work we’re doing via any other channel, this message is for you.

Let me start with a basic question: Do you feel as if there is something off in the world?

We certainly do. It’s why we started this endeavor in the first place. Most of the friends I talk to share the same feeling. Something is off, but what are we going to do about it? You gonna vote in the next election? Eh, maybe, but I’m not sure it’s going to do anything. You think Facebook or Instagram or Twitter is good for your mental health? Eh, probably not, but it does serve an important function to me, so I can generally look past the bad parts. Plus, what am I able to do about it?

Here’s the harsh truth: when there is a system of power or control in place, the powers that be depend on your complacency. So what’re ya gonna do about it?

If you feel that what we are doing can contribute to a solution, what are you going to do about it? We have lofty goals and an unwavering vision to restore control to the majority from the select few. But at this stage, much of what we want to do is dependent on help from you.

We are at a pivotal juncture not only in terms of the future of the Internet, but in the future of humanity. The Internet is almost impossible to ignore. It is interwoven into nearly every aspect of our lives whether we like it or not. And it seems this interconnectedness is only going to become more thorough, for better or for worse.

What we need now is courage. The courage to draw a line in the sand and say, this is where we take a stand. This is where we fight back, this is where we bet on humanity coming together to solve an enormous problem. We have benefited from technological advances to become increasingly more individualistic over time. Humans in their essence, however, are collaborative “pack animals.” Our greatest achievements are when we combine our passions and resources together, from places all over the world thanks to the Internet, and brainstorm ways to solve pressing issues.

That’s what we are doing here. This isn’t an all-encompassing solution to the current state of affairs, but it is definitely something that can cause a major shift in our behavior for the better. It is an opportunity to flip a power dynamic on its head and create a world where success isn’t reliant on exploitation of someone else.

I’ll ask again: Do you feel as if something is off? If so, here is an opportunity to do something about it.

We are determined to change things on a grand scale all while keeping the user at the crux of decision-making. To paraphrase a famous Tom Cruise movie quote, help us help you.

Three days left.

Are you content with the status quo? Status quo is what got us into this situation and has enabled Big Tech to become as dangerous as it is today. If you think that is okay, we understand.

But don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Will you join us?

— Written by Shane Faria, TIKI cofounder and user champion

Our equity crowdfunding campaign has raised $370K so far from more than 270 individual investors from around the US and the world. Join us. 
Learn more about becoming an investor(campaign closes on Oct. 31) at startengine.com/tiki.

At TIKI, we believe what happens with your data should be your decision. Right now, that’s not the case.

With the TIKI app, you can see what data you share online and make informed decisions on who else can see it. Best of all, if you choose to share, we make sure you get paid.

Learn more about what we’re building at TIKI at mytiki.com.