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Ryan Hoover
@rrhoover · Founder, Product Hunt
Really smart. I recently spoke with someone at Lyft and she made me realize the unique opportunity they have in connecting people offline serendipitously. I rarely meet new people outside of friends of friends when going out or explicit activities (e.g. going to events, online dating). It makes sense for Lyft to help break the ice when riding with other p… See more
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Ashley Laurel
@ashleylaurel · Marketing @ Accenture
Really creative idea! Sometimes getting asked the same questions repeatedly gets tiring, though I know the drivers are just trying to be friendly. I definitely want to try this feature and see how this changes things. I mean I usually rather chat about creative interests rather than share how long I've lived in SF and where I work every time I get in a car. … See more
Eddie
@eglozman · Co-Founder, Wysp
Logan at Lyft is thinking of creative ways to tackle the problem of people feeling uncomfortable getting into a car with a stranger. This gives a sense of security and additionally a sense of community.
Zach Solomon-Beloin
@zachsb · Community Manager - http://zachsb.com
This is going to be great. I can't tell you how many times I've had super interesting conversations and there was friction between the driver and I as far as connecting after the ride. Whether it was time, or "awkwardness," this will be a great way to connect with new people.