Pandas
Are adults aged 25–50+ living in the Seattle area and other tech hubs.
These are tech professionals, remote workers, and recent relocators navigating demanding careers and frequent transitions.
Many experience chronic disconnection—a widespread issue affecting 20–50% of U.S. adults, with even higher rates among younger demographics and tech communities.
Pandas are:
Adults face widespread loneliness and social isolation, especially in tech-heavy cities like Seattle (known for the “Seattle Freeze”—polite but private culture, introverted tech workers, gloomy weather discouraging outings).
Key issues include:
- Over-reliance on digital tools that often exacerbate disconnection rather than resolve it
- Difficulty initiating or maintaining meaningful platonic friendships post-school/college
- Superficial interactions from dating/friendship apps and one-off meetups
- Lack of structure, consistency, and compatibility in social efforts
- High effort for low reward (e.g., flakiness, ghosting, unequal planning burden)
- Busy lifestyles, remote work, relocations, and life transitions reducing natural opportunities
Authentic, deep, lasting platonic connections
Based on shared values/interests, not superficial traits
Structure and facilitation
Curated matching, guided activities, consistent commitment to reduce guesswork/awkwardness
Ease and low pressure
Effortless like school-era friendships, without endless swiping or planning burden
Sense of belonging/community
Small groups, ongoing support (e.g., alumni access), fun shared experiences
Safety and compatibility
Vetted, like-minded people for trust-building
In-person + hybrid options
Real-life meetups with digital support, especially local (Seattle-focused)