TripTips
Darian Barnett
Founder/CEO
Built from the backseat of an Uber. Fueled by 6,000 conversations. Driven by one belief — that everyday people deserve to share in the value they create.
My Story
A Decade Built, Then Let Go
I didn't set out to build a tech company. I just wanted to help people and figure out how to make a real difference while paying my bills. After exiting my first business — a gym I ran for nearly a decade — I was at a crossroads.
The Unexpected Classroom
I started driving Uber in Las Vegas. I thought it would just be temporary. But it turned into something bigger than I ever imagined. Every single day, riders would ask me: "Where's the best dispensary?" "What club should we check out?" "Is there a local spot that's worth it?"
The Moment It Clicked
I gave hundreds of recommendations, just trying to be helpful. But after a while, it hit me: Why aren't drivers getting anything for this? We're bringing businesses customers. But there's no system to say thank you — no way to track it, reward it, or make it fair. That realization stuck with me.
Listening Before Building
I started talking to passengers. Then business owners. Then drivers. Then influencers. Then friends. I asked a simple question: "What if there was one platform that helped everyone win — not just the businesses?" That's when TripTips was born.
"TripTips isn't just about referrals. It's about fairness. It's about giving everyday people a way to participate in the economy — not just as consumers, but as contributors."
— Darian Barnett, Founder & CEO
A Simple Idea, Built to Scale
No venture capital. No team. Just a sketch, a belief, and 6,000 conversations with real people in the back of a car — every single one validating the same pain point.
This started as a side thought during a side hustle. Now it's turning into a movement that rewards everyone who shares what they love.
Refer Anyone
Let anyone refer a business via dynamic QR codes
Pay on Performance
Businesses only pay when a referral converts
Track Everything
The system tracks every referral, effortlessly
Everyone Wins
Drivers, influencers, businesses, and customers all benefit
Be Part of the Movement
TripTips was built from the streets up — and we'd love to have you be part of what comes next.