Chinwag: Talk to people who've actually been there

Chinwag is a marketplace for one-to-one video conversations with people who have lived the experiences you're curious about. Whether you're considering moving abroad, changing careers, starting a business or exploring a new hobby, discover hosts with real-world perspectives and book a conversation directly through the platform. We're excited to launch our MVP and would love your honest feedback as we continue building.

Hi everyone 👋 I'm Colin, the founder of Chinwag. Over the past few months, I've been building Chinwag around a simple idea: sometimes the most valuable insights don't come from an article or an AI chatbot—they come from speaking to someone who's genuinely lived the experience you're about to have. Whether that's moving abroad, changing careers, starting a business or pursuing an unusual hobby, Chinwag aims to make those conversations easier to discover and book. This is very much an MVP, and launching here is less about celebrating a finished product than it is about learning from people who build and use products every day. I'd genuinely appreciate any thoughts on the concept, the user experience or areas where you think the platform could be improved. I'll be around throughout the day to answer questions and discuss the journey so far. Thanks for taking the time to have a look!

Having had a few weeks under the belt, it's safe to say that the platform has been a bit of a slow-burner.

Even though both the idea and the platform itself are frequently lauded by those who see it, actually getting people to sign up has proven to be something of a pain point.

As with all marketplaces that have come before, the chicken-and-egg conundrum is all too real. The hope is that I will be able to attract high-quality hosts and that the network effect will do its thing.