Thanks jmtame. FriendsTonight is similar with some key differences
- you don't need to be single
- mixed groups and odd numbered groups are okay (2 women vs 5 men and women)
- it's free
- all chats and likes disappear at the end of the night to get people to be spontaneous
You can use FriendsTonight as a single person, but really would prefer you to use it as a group (it's more safe and less awkward).
Have you ever been out with a few of your friends and tried to meet new people (either romantically or non-romantically)- wouldn't it be cool if you knew people nearby wanted to meet you as well?
Great article leoplct- I definitely read this article and it influenced the way I designed my app.
FriendsTonight can't force you to meet new people, but we try to make it as less awkward as possible by making it "groups meeting groups" not "person meeting person".
It totally is a very complex process to meet a person, but I'm trying to make my dent in the world : )
Thanks vonklaus- you're completely right- it is very similar to tinder and grouper- however FriendsTonight has a few main differences
1. We're about meeting new people in groups, not dating- I actively tried to reduce the "dating app" feel as much as possible.
2. When you make a request to hang out with someone- it only lasts until the end of the night (4am). If the other group doesn't respond by then, they lose the chance to meet you.
3. All likes, matches and chats disappear at the end of the night.
I'm trying to focus all my initial marketing in NYC. From what I've learned, my target market is young professionals or people that just graduated college.
Would love to chat with you more about marketing. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
You definitely hit it nail on the head about meeting up in groups- it's a lot less awkward and safer.
FriendsTonight is less about dating and more about meeting new people- I envision it as more like meeting new people at a houseparty- there's no expectation of a people being single.
Growth has been tough- it's definitely a chicken/egg problem. Would love to hear more of your feedback, I'll definitely ping you.