Track 09GDG Brooklyn
Nestwork
Nestwork matches small groups of compatible strangers in NYC - by shared interests like tech, wellness, trekking, or being new to the city - and sends them a curated invitation to a real evening out, itinerary and venues included. Every member is ID-verified before their first Nest, so meeting strangers actually feels safe. Once you RSVP, a scoped group chat opens just for your Nest, active through the event and archived after - no lingering inbox, no swiping.
“We assumed the hard part would be the matching algorithm. It wasn't - the hard part was realizing trust, not compatibility, was the real blocker to strangers meeting up. The ID verification step ended up being the feature people cared about most.”