EIGHT is a video-first platform that facilitates real-time, 8-minute live video interactions among verified users, creating a secure environment for authentic networking. By addressing the issues of catfishing and ghosting prevalent in traditional online communication, EIGHT enables users to form meaningful connections efficiently every evening at 8 PM.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional online communication often suffers from issues such as catfishing, ghosting, and fake profiles, hindering users from forming genuine connections. The reliance on text-based interactions can lead to misrepresentation and a lack of authentic engagement.
Solution
EIGHT is a video-first platform designed to facilitate real-time, face-to-face interactions, providing a secure and authentic environment for users to connect. The platform hosts live video interactions, enabling individuals to engage in spontaneous conversations and build meaningful relationships. By prioritizing video communication and implementing verification processes, EIGHT aims to eliminate the uncertainties associated with traditional online platforms and foster genuine chemistry between users.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes individuals seeking genuine, face-to-face connections and those who are dissatisfied with the superficiality of traditional online dating and networking platforms.
Features
- Real-time, 8-minute live video interactions
- User verification and screening processes to ensure authenticity
- Scheduled events at 8 PM to encourage spontaneous connections
- Focus on face-to-face communication to eliminate filters and pressure