The Problem Is Obvious: Networking Is Broken.

It's a game of chance played in loud rooms. It's awkward interruptions, superficial small talk, and a stack of business cards that lead nowhere. We are more digitally "connected" than ever, yet we are starved for real, in-person connection.

We tolerate networking because we have to. We don't enjoy it, we don't find it efficient, and it rarely gives us what we truly crave: a genuine link with someone who shares our passion.

The Solution: Engineered Serendipity.

Gist is not another networking app. Gist is a surgical tool for creating meaningful connections.

We replace the chaos of a crowded room with the clarity of a curated schedule. We replace the anxiety of a cold approach with the confidence of a shared interest. We turn random luck into intentional connection through a series of timed, topic-driven, one-on-one conversations.

The Gist Experience: How It Works

It's simple. No app download required.

Join an Event:

You don't join a "mixer." You join an event for "Hikers," "Longevity Biohackers," or "Sci-Fi Readers." You're with your tribe from the start.

Get Your Schedule:

We give you a schedule of conversations. You know who you're meeting, why, and for how long. The guesswork is gone. The anxiety is gone.

Connect:

When the timer starts, you talk. About the topic you both love. When it ends, you move on to the next quality conversation. No awkward exits.

This Isn't A Theory. It's Working.

We've already hosted 40+ events and built a community of over 4,000 members who are tired of the old way. The demand is real.

Why Gist Wins: Our Unfair Advantage

Intentionality Over Randomness:

We build the event around the niche. Every conversation has a pre-approved, shared context.

Reciprocity Over Cold Approaches:

Both people have opted in. It's a warm meeting, every time. The power dynamic is equal.

Structure Over Chaos:

We manage the clock and the rotations. You focus on the person, not the logistics.

The Business: Who We Serve

For Attendees (The Connected):

The core Gist experience is free. For those who want to maximize their time, our Premium subscription will offer Intelligent Matching—an AI-driven priority queue that gets you in front of the exact people you need to meet.

For Hosts (The Connectors):

For restaurants, community builders, and venues, Gist is a turnkey solution to fill seats and build a loyal following. Our platform manages the event, and our upcoming integrated ordering system will allow hosts to increase revenue without interrupting the flow of connection.

The Vision: The Future is Niche

We are not building an event-management tool. We are building the default infrastructure for in-person connection. We are making it possible for every niche to find its tribe, in any city in the world. We are ending social inefficiency.

With Gist, every conversation matters.