Vonk

Project description

Loneliness has become a widespread issue in society and I believe Vonk can help others and myself with this problem. Vonk is an app/website for people to easily meet while doing their hobbies. It's the first initiative of We Grow Together, a social business aimed at tackling loneliness and stimulating self-development and self-discovery. Vonk is different. It's about promoting organic interactions and spending as little time online as possible. It doesn't try to monetize friendship and love. It gives people what they want—to meet someone and have fun without endless swiping or sending messages in group chats! You simply add activities to your agenda and Vonk will take care of the rest whether you feel like running, climbing, going to the movies or a museum, or having a drink with someone.

Issue addressed by the project

Loneliness, problems with making friends, helping people new to the city get settled

Solution(s) brought by the project

• 1. Find people to share your hobbies with in a way that fits your schedule 2. Meet new people through your hobbies 3. Support people with maintaining existing friendships 4. Offer big organizations a new way to strengthen employee relations as an alternative to team building events

Project need(s)

• 1. Network and find the right people to help develop Vonk 2. Get feedback on the business model and value proposition 3. Find (opportunities for) financial support