PUB GROUP

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Our Philosophy & Structure

Vision: To create a vibrant, interconnected community of creatives, pubs, and patrons in Brighton, fostering collaboration and opportunity through innovative technology.

Legal Structure: A Workers' Cooperative. This model ensures equal ownership, equal pay distribution, and democratic governance where each member has one vote.

Core Principles

Radical Flexibility: No set hours. Team members book their work shifts through the PopGate app.
Complete Autonomy: Teams are self-managing and operate with a high degree of freedom.
Unlimited Holidays: Members take time off as needed, coordinating within their teams.
Equal Reward: All members share equally in the success and profits of the cooperative.

Autonomous Teams

Each team operates with a high degree of autonomy, coordinating with other teams as needed.

Pub Team

Onboarding venues, installing hardware, and maintaining strong relationships with Brighton's pubs.

Music Team

Curating the live music ecosystem, onboarding artists, and managing gig scheduling through the app.

Art Team

Integrating local art and merchandise, managing the Artworks Link, and running creative meetups.

Tech Team

Developing, deploying, and maintaining the PopGate application and hardware infrastructure.

Roadmap: Phase 1 (MVP)

Building the Community: Launching a core set of features to attract an initial user base of pubs, creatives, and customers.

  • User Profiles: For pubs, artists, and general users.
  • Photobooth: Fun filters with Bluetooth thermal printer connection.
  • Digital Tipjar: QR code and in-app tipping for musicians and staff.
  • Event Guide: A central calendar for all upcoming events.
  • Loyalty Program: Collect 'popPoints' for purchases and engagement.
  • Subscription Model: Monthly perks like free drinks and event access.
  • Crowdfunding Page: To raise funds for the next phases of development.

Roadmap: The Future

Phase 2: Commercial Tools

Deepen the app's integration into pub operations with a full Point of Sale (POS) system, staff rostering, stock ordering, and a live music booking management system.

Phase 3: The Networked Pub

Create innovative social experiences like TwinPub (live video links between venues) and BigPub (large-scale interactive events), connecting our community like never before.

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Get In Touch

Have a question or want to partner with us?

dave@popgate.bar