About Birln
Phlout LLC owns and operates Birln
The old-school nightlife promotion business, simplified and applied to all venue types.
Our Company
Phlout LLC owns and operates Birln, a platform that simplifies nightlife promotion and makes it profitable for everyone.
Birln serves users, venues, and promoters with distinct value propositions. For users, we provide direct access to venue information: finding spots with specific vibes, music, dress codes, guest lists, and busy times, information they used to ask promoters for. Most users simply use the app to discover popular bars in their area. For venues, we provide tools to grow their business and connect with customers. For promoters, we provide a tool to relieve them of constant guest interactions and inquiries: promoters upload their contacts once, and we match them with users who use certain features in the app. We believe that more revenue for venues, new revenue for promoters, and better experiences for users creates a sustainable ecosystem where everyone wins.
Legal Entity: Phlout LLC
DBA: Birln™
Address: 331 2nd Ave S, Ste 400 PMB 3016, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
Our Mission
Be In Real Life Now.
Technology has become a double-edged sword. While it connects us across vast distances, it has also isolated us in our own digital worlds. We've watched people spend hours swiping through dating apps instead of meeting in person, scrolling through social feeds instead of experiencing real moments, and staring at screens instead of living their lives.
Birln exists to give people their real lives back.
We build technology that gets you off your phone and into the world. Our apps don't keep your head stuck in a screen—they guide you to places where real connections happen, where culture thrives, and where life is actually lived.
We're creating a seamless ecosystem where venues, users, and the nightlife industry work harmoniously together. But our vision extends far beyond nightlife. We're building a brand that will continue to develop products that restore real human connection—from Birln Wall (protecting your time from digital spam) to future innovations that prioritize human experience over digital engagement.
In an era of AI superintelligence, we commit to keeping technology on humanity's side.
The Birln Laws
Simple, memorable principles that guide everything we build—inspired by Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, adapted for the age of AI and digital connection.
Law 1: The Real Life Law
Technology must serve to bring people together in real life, not isolate them. Every feature, every algorithm, every product decision must pass this test: Does this help people meet in person, experience real moments, and build genuine connections?
Law 2: The Engagement Law
Every feature must encourage real-world experiences over digital engagement. We measure success by real-world outcomes: check-ins at venues, in-person meetings, shared experiences. We never optimize for screen time, scroll depth, or digital engagement metrics.
Law 3: The Ecosystem Law
The ecosystem must benefit all participants (users, venues, talent) harmoniously. We don't build features that benefit one group at another's expense. Venues get better customers, users get better experiences, talent gets better opportunities. Everyone wins.
Law 4: The Human Priority Law
Human connection and culture take precedence over algorithmic optimization. When there's a conflict between what's best for the algorithm and what's best for human connection, we choose humans. Culture, authenticity, and real relationships always come first.
Law 5: The Time Protection Law
We protect people's time from digital waste and spam. From automatic check-ins (phone stays in pocket) to Birln Wall (spam blocking with pay-to-connect), we actively work to give people their time back. Technology should save time, not consume it.
Our Core Values
Real Life First
Technology must enhance real-world experiences, never replace them. Every feature is measured by one question: "Does this get people off their phones and into real life?"
Ecosystem Harmony
We build win-win-win scenarios. Users, venues, and talent all benefit. No zero-sum games. When one part of our ecosystem thrives, everyone thrives.
Human Agency Over Algorithms
We respect human choice and agency. We never manipulate users into digital engagement. Our algorithms serve to connect people in real life, not extract attention.
Culture Over Metrics
We prioritize restoring culture and authentic experiences over pure engagement metrics. Quality of real-world connections matters more than screen time.
Transparent & Ethical
No dark patterns. No hidden costs. No attention extraction. We make money by creating real-world value, not by keeping people glued to their phones.
What We Do
For Users
Give users direct access to venue information they used to ask around for: finding spots with specific vibes, music, dress codes, guest lists, and busy times. Most users simply use the app to discover popular bars in their area. Get real-time information, see who's going, order drinks before arriving, and get discounts and free drinks.
For Venues
Provide venues with direct access to their users, free drink tracking, upfront revenue through pre-opening sales, menu ordering, and attendance metrics to focus marketing efficiently.
Earn with Birln
Anyone can earn by checking in, inviting friends, and bringing venues to Birln. Once your balance reaches $100, you can withdraw — no special status required.
Our Services
Venue Management Platform
Complete platform for venues to manage their Google Business Profile, track customers, manage free drinks, generate upfront revenue, and focus marketing efforts efficiently.
Google Business Profile Management
Tools to claim, verify, and manage Google Business Profiles directly from our platform. Keep business information up-to-date, respond to reviews, and manage online presence.
Earn with Birln
Simple earning: check in, share Birln, bring venues. Withdraw once your balance reaches $100.
Menu Ordering System
Users can order drinks from home, at their table, or at the bar. Venues can generate upfront revenue before opening. Instant transactions.