Marco Polo® is on a mission to help people feel close. Here we share stories of real people using the app to rediscover the blessings of authentic relationships with people in all corners of their lives, from family and close friends to colleagues and clients. Read More
In 2011, Leah Pearlman left a high-profile technical career at Facebook to explore a new calling: self-discovery. As she read, wrote, practiced, and made art (creating the acclaimed comic series Dharma Comics), Leah explored answers to big questions. Who or what are we? Why are we? How does life really work? What does it mean […]
Fine artist, designer, and illustrator Amarilys Henderson has built a thriving business selling original watercolors and prints, authoring instruction books, and licensing her artwork. Like many artists, Amarilys also teaches. From her hub, watercolordevo.com, she has served upwards of 100,000 students with more than 20 different classes covering everything from selecting the right tools to painting […]
Michelle Gifford is a living example of the power of branding. Her company, Michelle Gifford Creative, helps everyone from established influencers to emerging “momtrepreneurs” build their businesses, capture new audiences, and extend their reach. Like many of her clients and followers, Michelle is also a mom, running a busy company while staying at home with […]
We’re excited to share our latest venture, built on the trusted Marco Polo experience, to give coaches – from business experts to sleep trainers to chefs to life coaches – a new way to grow their businesses by creating a personalized, hassle-free way to connect with clients. Introducing Marco Polo Channels. With more than 3 […]
Read More Introducing Marco Polo ChannelsToday, we’re asking our community to join us on our journey to a sustainable future. We’re making big changes to the app including launching a paid membership plan – Marco Polo Plus. This will allow us to keep Marco Polo running, so that we can continue to help nurture your closest relationships for decades to […]
Read More The Evolution of Marco PoloA Message from Vlada Bortnik, CEO and Co-Founder The extraordinary level of connection that the world is experiencing during this coronavirus time is beyond anything any of us in the tech industry could have planned for or predicted. As we look around, we see clearly how Marco Polo – built to be good for you […]
Read More Marco Polo Plus: Our Big Bet on Human ConnectionWhen you’re physically separated from the people who matter most to you, can the technology you use to communicate make you feel closer – and even help you feel happier? Marco Polo’s Co-founder and CEO, Vlada Bortnik, thought that it could. “Human connection is critical, particularly as physical distance becomes an increasing reality,” Vlada said. […]
Read More Can Marco Polo help people feel happier? Our new research suggests yes.Marco Polo was built to be good for you. It was built for staying in touch with the people who matter most in your life. So in the spirit of helping others draw strength by drawing toward each other, we asked our Marco Polo community for stories about how the app helps them connect right […]
Read More Showing up for each other: How Marco Polo users connect during the time of coronavirusHow often do you get to say “Hi” from the Sahara Desert, atop a large mammal you’ve nicknamed Clarabelle? “She’s a good little camel,” Caro Griffin says, mock-casually. Because this camel Polo is epic. Caro shared it with us to illustrate the joys of working remotely – really remotely – while using Marco Polo to […]
Read More At home in the world: One woman’s remote yearJennifer Michelle used to think running was a grind. But as the registered dietitian for a long-term acute care hospital, Jennifer saw patients every day who were suffering from osteoporosis and other debilitating physical conditions. She knew what well-being and longevity looked like, and she had the knowledge and tools to prioritize her own. So […]
Read More She found endurance in her back pocket
