Why our Founder Laura Whitney Started Kinnd

We are living through not only a global pandemic but a loneliness epidemic. More than ever before we need to find solutions to this growing challenge. In this talk, our Founder Laura Whitney Sniderman explores how the destigmatization and revolutionization of online friend-making is our best hope for combating the pain of loneliness felt worldwide. She discusses the 4 core elements of the creation and maintenance of meaningful friendships which are: mutual vulnerability, generosity, reciprocity, and energy. She explains how building technology with these elements in mind will allow digital platforms to re-create the experience of in-person connection and gives tangible takeaways to begin implementing these pillars into your friendships right now - online and in-person.