There's something broken about how we're approaching loneliness right now.
The market is flooded with apps and platforms that claim to "solve" loneliness, but when you look closely, the business model tells a different story. AI companions behind a paywall, Friendship apps that gamify interaction to keep you in the app, Social platforms that optimize for engagement metrics and not actual human connection.
Hi Product Hunt community!
Matthias here. I've spent almost a decade leading inclusion work inside large corporations and a few years ago I built an early version of this concept internally. Hundreds of people loved it, so I decided the whole world should get the chance.
The idea is simple: Every month, a randomly selected stranger lands in your inbox, together with a conversation starter designed to spark a real exchange. Then it's up to you, hop on a call, send messages, whatever feels right. The other person is there for the same reason: To expand their worldview.
No algorithm will choose your match, there are no profiles to scroll and certainly no AI pretending to be a friend. Just one real human, once a month, who you'd never normally meet.
It's €1/month to keep it going and your first three months are free. If you sign up today, your first match arrives August 1st.
I'm a solo founder building this because I believe the world needs fewer algorithms deciding who we talk to and more random, human encounters. I'd love to hear what you think.
the lack of profiles and swiping is such a refreshing choice, it forces you to actually show up for the conversation instead of judging a book by its cover. love that it’s monthly too, gives it weight.
@renewalspro thank you! All those choices were in fact deliberate. I am well aware that the system may not be for everyone, but the current users do appreciate it the way it is, simply different. Thank you for chiming in!