After 30+ years of feeling lonely, I've been thinking about what's missing. Yes, there are apps for meeting people—Meetup, Bumble BFF, and others. But they don't quite capture what I'm searching for: a space to find people who share our passions, our curiosities, a desire to build RC aircraft or to have that Harry Potter marathon we've been putting off.

I'm searching for (or dreaming of building) a platform that:

Puts community over profit — No subscription tiers hiding basic features. No algorithms designed to keep you scrolling instead of connecting. A place where you can message interesting people instantly without hitting 3-messages-per-day limits (you don't have limits saying "hello" to people on the street, right?). You can search for people by location, interests, etc. without limits!

Connects through shared purpose — Find people who want to collaborate on projects, learn together, or simply share genuine interests. Not just "swipe right if you like hiking."

Builds lasting relationships — Success means people forming real friendships, not deleting the app after a single match.

Respects authenticity — No pressure for perfect photos or curated personas.

Grows organically — Ideally open-source, built by the community it serves.

I believe loneliness is one of humanity's biggest challenges—one that money, fame, or even AI can't solve. We're social beings. We need each other.

If you relate, or know any tools that already do this well, I'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in building something like this together — I'm more than happy to grab a cup of tea and jump on a call to connect and discuss more. ^^