avinash kondagunta

avinash kondagunta

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Software Developer/Entrepreneur/Investor. Blockchain enthusiast. Dad + Husband. Student of business, finance and tech

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PlayDates.club - find your next playdatep/playdates-find-your-family-s-villageavinash kondagunta•

2mo ago

PlayDates.club — Find your next playdate!

The first parent network with government ID verification, built by a dad who couldn't find one.

The problem nobody talks about

Moving to a new neighborhood with young kids is quietly one of the loneliest experiences in modern life. You're surrounded by thousands of families and you know none of them. Facebook groups are noise. Nextdoor wasn't built for this. And walking up to a stranger at the playground hoping they'll become your kid's best friend requires a level of social confidence most of us just don't have on a Tuesday morning.

I moved to Chantilly, Virginia with my 3-year-old son and spent months trying to solve this the hard way. Then I built the easier way.

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1d ago

PlayDates.club - find your next playdate - Social network for parents to find playdates

PlayDates connects parents with nearby families for playdates — matched by your kids' ages and zip code. Every parent is SMS verified. Optional government ID verification via Stripe Identity adds a visible shield badge. Both families must say yes before messaging unlocks. No street address. Kids stay private until you match. Built by a NoVA dad who couldn't find a simpler, safer way to meet families nearby. Free. No credit card. www.playdates.club
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