Spark Genuine Friendships in Your 20s
Take the questionnaire to get matched for upcoming mini socials.
Finally a way to meet new people in your 20s
It can be hard to meet people as a recent grad or young professional—especially if you value in-person friendships like we do. That's why we've created this community, with all sorts of socials to give you unique experiences to meet your new crew.
The Future of Friendships
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Skip the Swiping
This isn't about meeting people online, swiping, and texting. We're taking socializing back to what it should be: meeting people in-person.
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Find Your People
Get to know new friends in your area, and explore local hotspots in your city. You'll get the chance to connect personally with lots of people, to find the people you want to invest in.
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Live Life Together
Life is better with people. Find the people you want to do life with, and keep enjoying spending time together far beyond the socials.
Join the Spark
Take the questionnaire now to get matched in small groups, free forever for one social each month!
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Who is this open to?
Our events are open to people ages 21-29, now in all major cities across CA**. Many of these people are "recent grads" or young professionals who are looking for new social circles after moving away from their college towns. However, you do not have to specifically be a recent grad to attend.
If you live in the middle of nowhere, you'll probably have to drive a bit to get to a social. Or, we'll update you when we have more people near you.
How many people are in a group?
Socials have around 5-8 people in each one, so there are enough people to find someone you gel well with, while also keeping it more personal.
How does it work when I sign up?
First you take the questionnaire about yourself, which we use as a starting point for finding groups for you. Then, at the beginning of each month, you'll get invites to different outings (coffee dates, drinks, lunches, etc) which you'll get to choose between. Around half of our groups decide to plan another social on their own, right after that. Then each month we'll introduce you to a new group of people, to keep finding the people you want to invest in.
Some people love going to socials all the time, so we do have a premium option if you want to socialize more. One social a month is entirely free.
Tried & True...
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"Best way to get out and meet people. Brings a lot of joy in your life as an adult." -Onuva (Bay Area)
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"I had a fantastic experience. Social Spark events are a great way to socialize and meet new people in your area!" -Ishaan (Bay Area)
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"I thought it was a lot of fun and we had a great time this weekend. Since we are new to the area it was great to meet people and see the things to do around the area. It was great to make some friends and meet some cool people that have similar interests."
- Austin (SLO)
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"My experience was engaging and interesting, I didn’t know what to expect but in the end of was satisfied being able to meet strangers and make friends." -Lazaro
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"Laid-back environment, easy to connect and make friends."
- Camila (Bay Area)
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"It was such a fun night getting to meet some interesting people and share some good memories." -Jaydan (Bay Area)
The Team Behind the Spark
Social Spark started as a senior project at Cal Poly, SLO! Our team is made up of Class of 2023 and 2024 grads, as well as some awesome students who help out alongside their classes.
We learned through talking to hundreds (and now thousands) of recent grads and young professionals, that it can be a super challenging time in our 20s to meet new people IN PERSON. We know we took for granted living with our best friends during college, and having unlimited people to talk to in classes...
Now it's our mission to make the best possible way us to all form genuine friendships. Thanks for helping us learn and contributing to the community, in a time where we can all use a little extra spark of kindness, friendship, and fun!
- Quoya, Mackenzie & Sam
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