Episode 15: Revekka Palaiologou | Dion, Redefining Social Drinking

Technology promised connection- but often delivered noise. In this episode, Loy Carlos sits down with Revekka Palaiologou, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, former Bloomberg software engineer, and Founder & CEO of Dion- the invite-only platform reshaping how people meet through social gifting.Often called “the Venmo for drinks,” Dion is more than a transaction: it’s a modern social contract- sending a real cocktail, coffee, or matcha that can be redeemed in the real world, with clarity of intention (networking, dating, or socializing). Together, they explore how Dion is scaling across New York, Miami, Dubai, and Mexico City, and why the future of culture and brand relevance may belong to communities- not algorithms.From etiquette and “when it’s charming vs. creepy,” to curated networks, circles, and the psychology of reciprocity- this conversation is a sharp look at how we might find our way back to meaningful connection.https://dionapp.com/Credits:Loy Carlos (Host)Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)Colin Meagley (Producer)Perry Law (Producer)