Nak'd: Ending the superficial way we connect with new friends.

PRELAUNCH: Nak'd is a social platform that ends the superficial way people connect. Current platforms all have the same process; set up your profile, set up your filtered preferences, and seek out the hottest match. Nak'd helps people connect as people instead of as just another profile picture. Instead of matching based on swipes or filters, Nak'd Pals match based on interests. **Pew Research studies show that of the 40 million people using dating apps in America, 3/4ths of them value common interests over anything else.** Before any pictures are revealed, the paired Nak'd Pals must talk and get to know each other over a 24 hour period. This "blind" period lets users get to know who they're talking before making any judgement based on looks alone. At the end of the 24 hours, the timer runs out and users are given three choices: friend em, pursue em, or drop em. Nak'ds core value is to connect individuals as people while helping establish lasting friendships.