Queens Tech Corner: FLVSH

It’s Queens Tech Corner time! The Queens Tech Corner is a regular segment on our Queens Chamber social media channels where we shine the spotlight on tech entrepreneurs doing exciting things right here in Queens.

This week’s featured tech entrepreneur is Dawn Charles, owner of FLVSH, a messaging app that utilizes low-latency Bluetooth to create a mesh network to enable mobile communication without relying on cell towers.

How did you get your start in tech?

During the pandemic, I had a lot of time to reflect not only on making positive changes to my life, but how I could make a positive contribution to my community. With everything going remote and virtual, a mobile app seemed like a natural solution.

What is your latest project and why are you excited about it?

We are in the process of launching our messaging application that utilizes low latency Bluetooth to create a mesh network to enable mobile communications without relying on cell towers. In order to increase a sense of community, we’ve also deployed the framework blockchain in order to reward users with a native token for stabilizing portions of the mesh network. As we grow, we intend to create a decentralized communications platform that can be expanded seamlessly and is controlled by the users.

Why are you excited about the future of tech in Queens?

The Tech Incubator that was launched by the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Tech Council acts as a beacon for talent and innovation in Queens. It has the potential to turn this part of the city into a bastion for inventiveness, thereby attracting investors and companies and increasing the investment in and visibility of the borough. It is a great opportunity for all involved, and we are excited to be a part of that.