Press & updates

Press info & new releases

Need the quick story on WADDL? This page is for journalists, creators, and partners who want a fast overview, founder details, and the latest product news without digging through the whole site.

Overview
What is WADDL?

WADDL is building identity-first storefronts for high-churn communities. We turn fragmented order forms and spreadsheets into automated stores your people can find any time.

Veteran-Founded Identity Commerce Social Networking
People & assets
Founder bio & media kit

WADDL was started by a Naval Flight Officer who spent years running squadron stores and alumni groups the hard way.The platform is built from that operator’s perspective first.

Headshots, logos, and product imagery live in our shared media folder, so you can drop visuals into your piece without hunting for files.

Snapshot
Fast facts
Founded
2026
Built from squadron store pain points and ordering chaos.
Built for
High-churn orgs
Military units, first responders, alumni networks, and clubs.
Model
Always-on stores
No minimums, no boxes of unsold gear in the closet.
Angle
Belonging first
Apparel as a bridge to identity, not just swag.
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