njoglekar

860 karma · joined March 12, 2012

Twitter: @njcar

Blog: http://www.neiljoglekar.com

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

makes sense, for more info check out the about page

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Our goal is to actually find people that we think would be a good match for you. With meetup.com you are signing up for an activity. Here we are finding people that you should be friends with and setting up an activity. Like a friend matchmaker.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

We don't think it eliminates the problem but for us it helps quite a bit.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Think we fixed this too, can you try again?

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Has it worked well for you? Do you like going to activities already scheduled or do you think there is value in having people found for specifically you?

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Well, it would be hard to fake activity on a site like this since the activity is something that happens in real life.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

You nailed it, this is where we are headed. Love to chat more about how you think we can get there.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

I like your thinking the problem is that we really need both:

1. identity + likes / interests 2. filling out activities as a backup in case they don't have interests on FB

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Glad you like the idea! We are adding more login options soon and a larger response below

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Thanks, we think dinner is a good idea but so are other activities (playing a sport, computer game, or whatever)

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Hey guys, we actually have a survey after the fb login for that reason (I have few interests on my FB profile). And we WONT write on your wall under any circumstances.

Lastly, for now wanted to dodge anonymous signups. Won't be much fun to set you up with people that are not real. Hope you give it a shot.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

We should have just fixed this, can someone try and let us know?

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

hmm small glitch we are fixing, it should say:

Thanks our matchmakers and algorithms are hard at work to find the perfect matches for you.

We will email you soon.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Coming soon...

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

So at this point, FB is a huge help to help gauge your interests. We do also let you enter a few activities you like to do after signup.

Lastly, for now wanted to dodge anonymous signups. Won't be much fun to set you up with people that are not real.

njoglekar··on Show HN: It's hard to make friends offline, so we built a solution

Whoops, fixed. Thanks!

njoglekar··on Show HN: ReelSurfer Pro for Online Video Marketers

OP here, we would love to get your feedback on our new Pro offering for online marketers

njoglekar··on ReelSurfer (YC S12) Gets A Makeover, Clip ESPN Or New York Times Videos

Good question, we have a variety of metrics we use to track this - perhaps this would be good for a blog post?

njoglekar··on ReelSurfer (YC S12) Gets A Makeover, Clip ESPN Or New York Times Videos

Very proud of the team, love to hear your feedback on the new design

njoglekar··on Want an internship at a startup? Offer something

not sure what about this post made it seem like an internship should be unpaid

njoglekar··on Cats pushing cats - viral video roundup

watch clip #1

njoglekar··on Which Ben Affleck Acceptance Speech Do You Prefer?

I guess I find public speaking in general as a fascinating topic and was hoping we could spark some discussion around the tactics Affleck uses. Perhaps this is the wrong audience?

njoglekar··on Which Ben Affleck Acceptance Speech Do You Prefer?

OP here, what do you think makes a good acceptance speech?

njoglekar··on Two Startup Cliches I Hate the Most

that is awesome

njoglekar··on Two Startup Cliches I Hate the Most

Great point, I think it also matters what industry you are in. For example a friend just mentioned this: "In my old industry (solar), the possibility of someone stealing your technology before you could get it to market was very real."

My argument is by no means a rule, just a personal observation.

njoglekar··on Microsoft makes a great ad (seriously)

Yeah you're right. Poor choice of words on my part

njoglekar··on Microsoft makes a great ad (seriously)

You are not necessarily disagreeing. The ad can still be good regardless of how you feel about the product.

njoglekar··on Microsoft makes a great ad (seriously)

could not agree more (born in 86)

njoglekar··on Keep your New Year's Resolutions by starting small

I like it, Jan 1 always seemed so arbitrary to me

njoglekar··on Viral Video Roundup: January 11

Almost a rational debate on gun control

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