I Build an Idea I Love. I Need You to Tear It Apart
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One thing that stood out to me is how much of the problem you’re solving is behavioral, not technical — people don’t struggle to meet others, they struggle with the uncertainty and emotional overhead of “starting”.
We’ve seen similar patterns while working on adoption and visibility for Web3 and SaaS products at AixBoost.com:anything that reduces decision fatigue and removes the need for a “perfect first move” tends to convert far better long-term.I wouldn’t sign up just to “try another social app”, but I would try this if it consistently delivered meaningful conversations without ongoing obligation. That distinction feels important here.
I participated 1-2 years ago in a few sessions on usechance.com, which has some parallels with your idea. Except, it focuses on networking. Maybe this helps.
Thanks a lot, will have a look!
This is not a service I would use for free. If I want to connect with someone I shoot then a message on LinkedIn.
I’m clearly not your target demographic, because the absolute last thing I want in my life is more video calls.
Do you prefer online chatting? That’s interesting-I’d love to know why. Do you think online ("written-chating") communication can fully replace aka real-life interaction (athough via, say, Zoom)? I would really appreciate it if you could elaborate on your view.
I do prefer chat, but I already have people to chat with.
It doesn’t replace face to face interactions, but video calls are the worst of all worlds. You’re on the spot and can’t even move around in your chair and you lose the sense of connection from actual eye contact.
But also, I’m just not looking for more people to interact with in the first place.
It doesn’t replace face to face interactions, but video calls are the worst of all worlds. You’re on the spot and can’t even move around in your chair and you lose the sense of connection from actual eye contact.
But also, I’m just not looking for more people to interact with in the first place.
> You browse profiles of real people who are interested in the same topics
In face to face ... Most people want to conform to common and uncontroversial interests or they blow up.
Ideally what you say can be easily done by Reddit or FB or YouTube. Take for example, PBS Space Time. There is a community there or in reddit. There is intense discussion. If you think people would share calendars etc then that is a big ask. Maybe. Maynot be. There may be diversity accepting PBS Space Time persons and not accepting persons. That is the reason people sit infront of their own screens and type only about that. If they disagree then they can downvote and move on.
Face to face means safety, open acceptance etc.
BUT wish you all the best. It may work. People may share: https://www.reddit.com/r/quotes/comments/8605g9/people_just_...
In face to face ... Most people want to conform to common and uncontroversial interests or they blow up.
Ideally what you say can be easily done by Reddit or FB or YouTube. Take for example, PBS Space Time. There is a community there or in reddit. There is intense discussion. If you think people would share calendars etc then that is a big ask. Maybe. Maynot be. There may be diversity accepting PBS Space Time persons and not accepting persons. That is the reason people sit infront of their own screens and type only about that. If they disagree then they can downvote and move on.
Face to face means safety, open acceptance etc.
BUT wish you all the best. It may work. People may share: https://www.reddit.com/r/quotes/comments/8605g9/people_just_...
Thank you for your very helpful comment - well-reasoned and pragmatic. I think (though this still needs to be validated, of course) that it takes time for people to find others with shared interests on the platforms you mentioned (Reddit, Facebook, or YouTube). Beyond simply finding such people, one also has to take the first step and initiate a conversation. Even when someone does that, they usually become part of a group rather than engaging in a one-to-one conversation.
For shy or introverted people, the likelihood of messaging someone directly with “Hi, I’m Marta-would you like to get to know each other?” is quite low. Essentially, what I am trying to do is help people who don’t have the time to spend on forums or platforms to organize their free time around meaningful, high-quality conversations. This can be especially valuable for introverts, for those who find it hard to make the first move in real life, or for people looking for connections around less common interests.
Thank you once again for your input - got a lot for myself from it!
For shy or introverted people, the likelihood of messaging someone directly with “Hi, I’m Marta-would you like to get to know each other?” is quite low. Essentially, what I am trying to do is help people who don’t have the time to spend on forums or platforms to organize their free time around meaningful, high-quality conversations. This can be especially valuable for introverts, for those who find it hard to make the first move in real life, or for people looking for connections around less common interests.
Thank you once again for your input - got a lot for myself from it!
Build it and see.
People questioned Dropbox when it was launched.
People questioned Dropbox when it was launched.
My name is Marta, and I’m working on a startup idea that I genuinely believe could become something big — and I want you to give me “harsh and frank” rather than “nice and polite” feedback.
I’d really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to read this post and answer one honest question:
“Would you actually sign up for this?”
Not “sounds interesting,” not “nice idea,” but:
Would it solve a real pain for you?
Would it make your life feel a bit more fulfilled?
Would you try it at least once?
Thnx in advance.
Let’s go!
What is Kindred?
Kindred is a platform where you book meaningful 1-on-1 conversations with people who share your interests — directly in each other’s calendars, without chatting first or social pressure.
What will Kindred do differently than other typical social-networking apps?
On most apps, everything usually starts with:
“Hey ” → silence → awkward follow-ups → ghosting.
Not on mine. This is how it works:
1. You search by interests. You type what you’re curious about: Formula 1, French wines, horse racing, crypto, relocating abroad, career doubts, niche hobbies — anything
2. You see people who share those interests. You browse profiles of real people who are interested in the same topics
3. You choose the profile that resonates with you You book time directly in their calendar. No need to write first. Every user in their personal calendar sets time slots when they’re available (e.g. Tuesday 8–9 pm, Wednesday 10–11 am)
4. Confirmation → calendar sync. The other person accepts or declines. Once confirmed, the meeting is automatically added to your Google Calendar
Key benefits
- No chatting before the first meeting (unless you want to).
- No emotional pressure to “write the perfect first message”/”break ice”
- No “hey, how are you?” marathon You don’t warm up for weeks — you just show up on a meeting and talk
- No pressure to continue forever. Kindred normalizes one-time or occasional conversations. You can talk about one topic with any person once and that’s perfectly okay. No guilt. No awkward fading out
Who it’s for?
- Busy people who value their time and do not want to spend thousand hours finding the perfect match for a talk
- Introverts who hate shallow talks and want intellectually intensive and meaningful
connections
- People with niche interests who can’t find “their people”
- Expats / relocators who want real connection, not surface-level socializing in their new bubble Anyone who misses meaningful human conversation, but doesn’t want new obligations (friendship forever)
What Kindred is NOT
Not dating
Not networking with pitches
Not social media
Not “let’s be best friends forever”