RandomCoffee provides an automated platform that matches employees for virtual coffee chats, mentorship, onboarding, and networking based on availability, preferences, and program goals. The service integrates with Slack, Teams, calendar and HRIS tools to schedule meetings, track participation, and deliver analytics through a centralized dashboard, helping HR and people‑operations teams boost engagement in remote or hybrid workplaces.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Remote and distributed teams often struggle to maintain regular human interaction, leading to reduced cohesion, lower engagement, and higher risk of burnout. Without scalable ways to connect employees for onboarding, mentorship, and networking, organizations lose visibility into talent and miss opportunities for cultural development.
Solution
RandomCoffee offers an automated matching platform that creates structured, customizable rituals for employee interaction. The system schedules and matches participants based on availability, preferences, and program goals, enabling virtual coffee chats, mentorship pairings, onboarding introductions, and networking events. Integrated calendar syncing and instant matching reduce coordination overhead, while a centralized dashboard provides visibility into participation metrics and program outcomes. Over 50 integrations—including Slack, Microsoft Teams, HRIS, and calendar tools—allow the service to operate within the tools employees already use. The platform supports tiered programs, from small teams to enterprise-wide initiatives, with flexible admin controls, single sign‑on, and data export capabilities.
Target Audience
Primary customers are HR teams, people‑operations groups, and managers in mid‑size to large enterprises seeking to improve employee engagement, onboarding, and internal networking across remote or hybrid workforces.
Features
- Automated scheduling and instant matching based on user preferences, availability, and defined criteria
- 50+ native integrations (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google/Outlook calendars, HRIS systems) for seamless workflow embedding
- Customizable program templates for onboarding, mentorship, networking, and other people‑centric rituals
- Centralized dashboard with analytics, participation tracking, and data export for reporting
- Role‑based admin seats, single sign‑on, SCIM provisioning, and 2FA security for enterprise governance
- Multi‑channel communication (email, in‑app messages) with variable personalization and reminder automation
- Free and paid plans supporting up to unlimited programs, on‑demand user seats, and dedicated account management