MEET: PARTYPETITION:

App turns the tables on nightclub-patron dynamic

Founders Greg Costello, left, and Mike Myers, display the PartyPetition App on their mobile devices at their office at Town Square Wednesday Sept. 10, 2014. The App provides nightlife information and can make nightclub reservations.

Describe your business.

PartyPetition brings the functionality and convenience found on online travel sites into securing guaranteed nightclub reservations in Las Vegas.

How does PartyPetition work?

The app offers easy-to-view listings complete with venue descriptions and photos, as well as upcoming DJ appearances and exclusive events.

PartyPetition enables users to “petition” an all-inclusive budget for a set number of guests, requesting table and bottle service at popular dayclubs and nightclubs. In response, the petitioned venues can bid on the request and provide the user with an offer according to their preselected preferences. The actual sale takes place after the user selects a specific venue bid to purchase, during which all fees are processed and a reservation confirmation is sent. The user also has the option to split the bill in advance with other members of the petition, thus eliminating the need to collect money from friends and colleagues after the payment is made.

What is your business philosophy?

Our goal is to bring nightlife out of the dark ages of handshakes and text messages and into the information age through technology.

What’s the most important part of your job?

It is important for us to keep up-to-date with the latest technology. It’s amazing how fast the app world is growing, and we are trying to stay at the forefront while informing the clubs and consumers about the newest trends, all at the same time.

What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

Keeping up with demand is one of the hardest things about having a business in Las Vegas. We are constantly looking to expand our product and make the overall experience better. We have meetings every week with people who have ideas for making our site better. We are hand picking the best ideas to premiere in future releases.

What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?

The nightlife options are seemingly endless in Las Vegas. Every club in Las Vegas has its own vibe and is unique in its own way.

What obstacles have your business overcome?

When you are at the forefront of technology in any industry, there are a lot of skeptics who want to keep things the way they are. We have heard quite often, “Why fix what isn’t broken?” but we know this is the future.

How can Nevada improve its business climate?

Large umbrellas would be nice! For our business, we spend a lot of money on lawyers for all the taxes and regulations, but we aren’t ones to complain.

What are the expansion plans for the company?

We are in the process of bringing PartyPetition to multiple larger markets, with Los Angeles coming very soon. Any city that has a nightlife scene, we are planning on targeting.

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