# AltCrew

> AltCrew is an Indian social fitness app that helps people find a community to train with: running, lifting, yoga, walking, cycling, swimming, anything physical. We tell you who you can train with, in your neighbourhood, at your pace.

## Launch
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Event: Vizag Fitness & Flea Fest 2026
- Venue: Sai Priya Resorts, Visakhapatnam, India
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- App drops: 7:30 PM at the on-stage Founders Q&A
- Tickets: Sold on BookMyShow.

## Cities at launch
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag) only at launch. Other Indian cities open progressively as we onboard local crews to support them well.

## Features
- PacePals: pick your level (casual, intermediate, athlete) at ticket purchase, see how many at your pace are going before you show up; works across runs, swims, CrossFit, hyrox, lifting
- Flash Album: 24-hour event photo album, unlocks at the event, shareable to Instagram
- Shoe Locker: gear log with km tracking
- Smart Waivers: digital waivers for organizers, reusable across events

## Pricing
- Free for members, always.
- Free for community organizers running a club.
- For paid events: AltCrew takes a small commission on ticket sales. No platform fees, no subscriptions.

## Founder
- Abhishikth Veng, based in Visakhapatnam. Lost 35 kg in a year through walking, weight training, and structured diet, guided by a coach who believed in him. AltCrew exists for people who never felt welcome in fitness rooms.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishikth-vengiteela-4752a182

## Site
- Homepage: https://altcrew.in
- Contact: hello@altcrew.in
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altcrewapp

Last updated: 2026-04-28