Escapex

Article summary

Escapex, stylized as escapex, was a mobile app developer specializing in white-label fan engagement apps for celebrities. It was founded by Sephi Shapira in 2014 and has raised $18 million in funding. It allows celebrities to reach fans directly, as well as receiving revenue from fans through its freemium model.

Key claims

1. date of foundation: 2014 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. employees: 57 employees — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 2017 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of foundation is "2014". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the employees is "57 employees". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "2017". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1358190236