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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2020 · 56 MIN

Epidemic of Loneliness: Part 2 (Solutions)

from Spark · host Kellee Marlow

Kellee Marlow talks with David Siegel, CEO of Meet Up on how its software is addressing the epidemic of loneliness and creating in-person events and groups for people to meet up. There are over 35 million people who are using Meet Up today. The rise of find a friend software application is here to stay. Kellee Marlow interviews Olivia June CEO of Hey! Vina, on how its software application can help you to connect with others with similar interests, create gatherings and build new friendships anywhere you go. Your dog may be more social in helping you get out and meet people. Kellee Marlow discusses with Ninis Samuel, CEO of Bark Happy, on how its mobile software is bringing people together, in person, through shared love of dogs and creating community around it.

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In post COVID-19 world, what if getting out of your social isolation is easier than you think? Kellee Marlow interviews three leaders of the software platforms that focus on getting you out and meeting people with similar interests.

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