Today was kind of unique, especially the second half of my day. I was trying to finish the code for the chat to work properly, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get it to work. Still, I went to play dodgeball. I also had this idea of wearing a QR code and just going around doing wild stuff. One thing I’ll say is that I really should have had some metaglasses or something because I could’ve made so much cool content. It’s crazy how much I could’ve captured. I definitely need to wear a camera next time.
But you know what made me content with the fact that I didn’t do all of that? I know that the more I do this kind of stuff, the more natural it’ll feel, and the better the content will be.
As for what I did, I started off just talking with a circle of friends I had around. They were cool. What I noticed is that the beginning is always the hardest part. Once people get more comfortable being around each other, they start to open up. But that initial moment, they really need something to bond over, something that sparks the conversation.
Another thing I realized is that a lot of the people I’m meeting right now—I’m probably going to forget them. That got me thinking. What if there were a better way to remember the people you meet? Not just get to know them initially, but actually remember them—who they are, where you met, the context of the meeting, and why you might want to stay in touch.
That’s where the idea comes in. Imagine scanning someone’s QR code and instantly seeing shared interests—TV shows, YouTube creators, mutuals on Instagram or TikTok, similar books or movies, favorite sports. The app would give you the context you need in that moment to connect with someone meaningfully. Maybe it even generates a score based on compatibility.
But it’s not just for that. It’s also about finding and connecting with people instantly. Instead of asking, “What’s your Instagram?” you’d just say, “Let me scan your QR code,” and instantly find them on every integrated platform.
Every platform you integrate provides two benefits: one, you see what you share on that platform; two, it gives the other person the ability to find you wherever you want to be found—Instagram, LinkedIn, whatever.
The business model would be freemium. You’d get, say, three platform connections for free, and anything beyond that might cost a dollar per month. The motto could be something like, “Never forget anyone you meet” or “Remember everyone you cross paths with.”
To take it further, the data could be stored in a vector or graph database, with AI powering it so you could search through your network and see visualizations of your connections, shared interests, and common traits. Maybe it could even generate trivia about people you’ve met to help others learn more about them in a fun way.
I want to encourage curiosity and reward it.
As for the target audience, it’s interesting. People with strong social skills might not need it, but it still adds value by helping them remember people and maintain connections. On the other hand, shy or introverted people could use it as a tool to start conversations.
So it’s not just for people who struggle to make friends—like what Ember focuses on—but also for people who are already social. Even they need help remembering who they meet and building on those interactions.
Imagine a scenario where two people connected on this platform five years ago, and they randomly bump into each other later. One of them thinks, “Wait, I’ve seen you before,” looks back into the app, and finds exactly when and where they met. It becomes this kind of memory vault of all your real-life meetups.
We could encourage people to take a photo together when they meet. Then both parties get that photo. It’s not social media—it’s private, secure, and focused on genuine connection. Just a space to bond and connect.
Effortless entry is key. It needs to integrate seamlessly with platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Google, and so on. That’s the vision.
Eventually, it could even expand into things like helping schedule meetups. But for now, the focus is on maximizing the potential to bond with anyone you meet.
In university, it’s not hard to bump into people or find someone to talk to. The real struggle is forming meaningful relationships and having reasons to stay in touch. Events are hectic, and it’s tough to go deep in conversations. This platform could change that. It can highlight shared interests and help you connect on a deeper level.
The challenge is retention—getting people to use it and share it with their friends. The value needs to be immediate, and the experience should be easy to share.
Sometimes people are hesitant to open up. They might not want to reveal certain things unless they know the other person shares it. Like if someone was homeschooled and isn’t that open about it, they probably wouldn’t mention it in the first conversation. But if they both had that in common and the platform could reveal it? That could be huge.
We can give users the option to fill out onboarding questions through a chat interface or manually—whatever suits them best. Either way, the goal is to make connection easier, deeper, and more memorable.