GradMeet is a platform that facilitates social connections for recent graduates in new cities, starting with Chicago. It uses a personality quiz and values-based matching algorithm to pair like-minded individuals. The service organizes curated group experiences at various venues to help new grads forge meaningful friendships.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Moving to a new city after graduation can be isolating, as recent graduates often lack established social networks and struggle to find like-minded individuals with whom to connect. Existing social platforms may not cater specifically to the needs and interests of this demographic, making it difficult to form meaningful friendships and build a local community.
Solution
GradMeet is a mobile application designed to connect recent college graduates through curated group experiences in their new city. The app utilizes a personality quiz and a values-based matching algorithm to pair users with others who share similar interests, hobbies, and values. By facilitating in-person social events and group activities, GradMeet aims to eliminate the awkwardness of meeting new people and foster the development of genuine friendships among recent graduates aged 21-27. The platform provides a dedicated space for this demographic to build a supportive community and explore their new surroundings together.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is recent college graduates, specifically those aged 21-27, who have relocated to a new city and are seeking to build a social network and connect with like-minded individuals.
Features
- Personality quiz to identify user values, interests, and hobbies
- Values-based matching algorithm to connect users with compatible peers
- Curated group events and social experiences in various categories (social, entertainment, outdoor, artsy)
- Attendee profiles to preview and discover commonalities before meeting
- Group chat functionality for event participants to communicate and coordinate
- Personalized profile creation to showcase individual backgrounds and interests
- Push notifications for upcoming events and connection opportunities