"Never Go Solo"
In a city that buzzes and never sleeps,
Where the skyline watches and FOMO creeps,
You’ve got a plan, a vibe, a show
But no one to say, “Let’s go.”
So open the app, don’t wait, don’t scroll,
Find your match, your plan, your role.
From rooftops to raves, and comedy tight,
You’ll never go solo on a Friday night.
That’s the feeling founder Marina Aslanidou is solving with Friends And The City. For Day 23 of our Founder Showcase, we're highlighting a leader who built the solution to one of modern life's biggest problems. With incredible grit, Marina built the MVP herself, proved the demand, and is now ready to scale.
Why This Matters
In 2023, the US Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness. Friends And The City is a direct response, built for immediate, real-world action. It uses the urgency of a live event to connect people with a shared interest, turning online matches into offline friendships.
Key Facts & Traction
* 1,000+ User MVP: Built the initial app solo and organically attracted over 1,000 users.
* Major Industry Partner: An official affiliate partner with Ticketmaster, validating the business model.
* Real-World Connections: The core loop is working—users are actively matching and attending events together.
Mission & Impact
The mission: make loneliness obsolete, one real event at a time. The impact is measured in real-world friendships sparked and experiences shared that would have otherwise been missed.
The Opportunity
Marina is raising a $500k pre-seed round to scale what already works. This funding will build the tech team, launch on Android, and capture the NYC market. This is a chance to back a founder with proven grit and a product with clear user demand.
View the full pitch deck and connect with Marina Aslanidou on their Featured Founder profile:
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