Pulse Now
Pulse is a social platform dedicated to fostering real-life friendships by transforming digital connections into meaningful IRL experiences. The platform uses AI to match like-minded individuals into small group chats, providing AI-powered conversation starters and facilitating the planning of real-life meetups. The core philosophy is that friendship requires shared interests, repeated interactions, and a proactive nudge to continue connecting. Pulse offers a B2C product for individuals seeking new friends and a B2B solution for communities (alumni networks, hobby groups, professional associations, creator communities, expat communities, special-interest circles) to enhance member engagement and connection. The company aims to create a world where growing meaningful friendships is effortless. It operates on a freemium or subscription-based model for individuals and a B2B SaaS model for communities.
Pulse Now
Pulse is a social platform dedicated to fostering real-life friendships by transforming digital connections into meaningful IRL experiences. The platform uses AI to match like-minded individuals into small group chats, providing AI-powered conversation starters and facilitating the planning of real-life meetups. The core philosophy is that friendship requires shared interests, repeated interactions, and a proactive nudge to continue connecting. Pulse offers a B2C product for individuals seeking new friends and a B2B solution for communities (alumni networks, hobby groups, professional associations, creator communities, expat communities, special-interest circles) to enhance member engagement and connection. The company aims to create a world where growing meaningful friendships is effortless. It operates on a freemium or subscription-based model for individuals and a B2B SaaS model for communities.
TL;DR
Stage: Early-stage (founded 2024)
Product: AI-led small-group social app that facilitates IRL meetups
Business models: Freemium/subscription for individuals; B2B SaaS for communities
Founders: Eric Schlossberg (Founder & CEO), Stian Hansen (Co-founder & COO)
Funding: Grant funding reported; total disclosed $25,000 (USD)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Loneliness, social connection, community engagement
Founded
2024
Industry
Data and Analytics
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
25000 USD
Disclosed grant funding reported in Sept 2024
Investor Signal
“The Roux Institute at Northeastern University”