We are a technology company bridging the gap between digital and human connection
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William Butler Yeats, 20th-century Irish poet
Our accelerated technological connectivity coincides with widespread
human disconnection. Loneliness is rampant and increasing across the
globe, bringing costs and consequences to individuals and
communities alike. That’s because social connection is core to being
human, it has helped us survive and thrive for millennia. Simply
put, being social is our nature.
Digital technology in
its current state is a double-edged sword for human connection and
we approach it with specific intention to facilitate feelings of
connection instead of destroying them. For us, software is a
compliment to - not a substitute for - physical connection and it
provides security, relevance, and efficiencies that bring exciting
possibilities for how people connect. Technology has allowed us to
curate global communities that transcends all types of borders.
Ultimately,
we want to champion a new age of social connection in which barriers
no longer exist. An age in which people can be their full
expression, and are curious and embracing of others. And finding
connection, community and companionship becomes something pervasive
- accessible anytime, anyplace. With billion of us, there should be
no shortage of opportunities for human connection.
This
is why we do what we do, building ecosystems that connect people.
We believe in relational energy and see that good vibes are contagious. We seek to curate and encourage environments for kindness, positivity, and respect.
The most rewarding interactions happen when people are empowered to simply be themselves, so we want to foster spaces where that is the case.
We see curiosity as a catalyst for connection and aim to build ecosystems that encourage diverse exchanges and experiential learning.
Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, along with the privacy and digital wellbeing of every person associated with our products.
Feeling connected is vital to wellbeing, so we want to remove the authenticity gap between digital connection and human connection.
Problem-solving requires iteration and constantly seek learning and improvement on our journey to connect the world.
Researchers examined nearly 500 authoritative sources to
understand the breadth of existing loneliness research. The team
analyzed, synthesized, and strategized to deliver a cohesive body
of actionable insights for companies, individuals, and governments
to better understand and address this growing challenge.
Addressing
loneliness requires first knowing what it is and why it is. Even
then, it remains complex to address at-scale because its drivers
are embedded into modern living without a one-size fits all
approach. Viable approaches must include multi-disciplinary
thinking and multi-stakeholder collaboration. With that, we hope
this initiative inspires innovation and collaboration that
ultimately helps re-establish connection with each other and with
ourselves.
Bringing the right people into our ecosystems
Systems, data, and infrastructure to support our mission
Keeping the company running tightly and smoothly
Envisioning and building the ecosystem
Making sure everything is safe, secure, and by-the-books
