What is My Next Friend?
Making friends as an adult is hard. MyNextFriend makes it simple: meet new people in small groups in your city online first, then connect in real life with the people you choose.
Problem
Users struggle to make friends as adults due to limited social circles, reliance on dating apps, or unstructured meetups, leading to awkward interactions, mismatched interests, and low commitment.
Solution
A social networking platform enabling users to join small online groups based on shared interests and location, followed by curated in-person meetups. Core features include AI-driven group matching and IRL event coordination.
Customers
Urban professionals aged 25-40, newcomers to cities, remote workers, and individuals seeking platonic connections beyond dating apps.
Unique Features
Hybrid online-to-offline model, AI-filtered group compatibility, emphasis on safety via gradual engagement, and non-dating-focused design.
User Comments
Helps break social isolation in new cities
Prevents awkward one-on-one meetups
Simplifies finding like-minded people
Needs more diverse activity options
App interface could be smoother
Traction
Launched 2023, 10k+ registered users, 500+ meetups hosted across 15 cities, featured on ProductHunt with 1.2k+ upvotes.
Market Size
The global social networking market is projected to reach $339 billion by 2030, with niche friend-making apps growing at 18% CAGR since 2020.
