Sync

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Tom McGrath
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Jurriaan Metzelaar

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The Mission

We want to get people off their phone and reconnect in person through conversation. We believe all problems between people need communication be solved and talking is the best form.

The Challenge

We are living in an era of hyper connectivity, yet face an epidemic of loneliness. Traditional social and dating apps keep us trapped behind screens, fostering shallow, algorithm-driven interactions that rarely transition into meaningful connection. In social environments like bars or cafes, people remain isolated within their digital bubbles, too intimidated or distracted to initiate spontaneous, face-to-face conversation with the people right next to them.

The solution

Sync breaks the digital barrier by turning proximity into interaction. Our app is a location-based catalyst designed to push users into real-world, spontaneous conversations. By activating only when outside and utilizing context-aware swiping, Sync matches individuals within the same venue (bar, cafe, event). When a "sync" occurs, we bypass the endless messaging and issue a physical prompt for an immediate, real-life introduction.

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