Social Infrastructure

Make friends
in person, on purpose.

One-on-one rounds, then group activity. The format does the work so you can focus on the conversations.

10,000+ membersSF and LA90+ events hosted
Gist app showing an 8-minute conversation round
The format

Three steps.

01

You arrive.

Every event is curated around a theme, so the moment you walk in you already know the room is your kind of people. Within a few moments, we pair you with your first person.

02

One-on-one rounds

Conversation rounds with everyone in the room. The clock handles the rest. No awkward exits, no calculating when to leave.

03

The group forms itself.

People you clicked with self-organize the next move. Dinner, a walk, a bar. The room decides, you go with the people you actually want to know better.

Why it works

It's not just the vibe.
It's how friendships form.

Decades of research on how strangers become friends point to two things: focused one-on-one time, and enough shared hours to move past small talk.

10,000+
Members
90+
Events hosted
27K+
1:1 conversations
2
Cities, growing
Tonight's rooms

You're not joining a mixer.
You're joining your people.

Every event has a theme. So when you walk in, you already have something in common with everyone else in the room.

🍻
Foodies & dinner crew
1,237 in SF
🎨
Creatives & makers
887 in SF
🥾
Hikers & outdoor lovers
676 in SF
🏠
House party people
557 in SF
👯
Gal Pals
414 in SF
💬
Deep talkers
407 in SF
🕺
Music & dance lovers
379 in SF
You had to be there

What an event actually feels like.

No guesswork. No name tags. No standing alone with a drink.

What's next

Book a seat.

Live events, bookable in few taps.

17Jul
Trivia Social Night
Friday, 7:00pmHosted by Addie · Bar & Bean Fusion
18Jul
Bonjour SF! Bastille Day Social
Saturday, 2:00pmHosted by Sarina · Sue Bierman Park
19Jul
20s & 30s Hot Girl Walk w New Friends
Sunday, 11:00amHosted by Shayna · Basketball Courts at the Panhandle
Social media lets you follow people.
We built the infrastructure to actually meet them.
Real life > news feeds
For attendees

Walk in alone. Leave with plans.

Show up, talk to people, leave with new friends. Premium adds matching for people who want to maximize their time, but the format works without it.

See upcoming events →
  • No app required to attend
  • Public venues only
For hosts

Revitalize a third place.

Local cafés, bars, and bookstores: Gist turns empty seats into active community hubs. We bring the format, the audience, and the payments. You bring the vibes.

Apply to host →
  • 70% revenue share
  • Easy payouts setup

The next event is Friday.

Join an event in few taps. Or download the app to see them all.