On today’s episode, Danny Meese talks to Shannon, Penji’s Partnership Coordinator about his unique journey from iPhone app icons to building a platform that uses addictive short-form video to connect people with local events and foster genuine in-person community. Discover why finding your "third space" is more important than ever in an increasingly isolated world.
Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:
1. From Graphic Design to Community Tech: Danny shares his diverse professional background, starting with early iPhone app icon design and moving through various creative roles, ultimately leading him to found Ville.Social as a solution to foster real-world connections.
2. Ville.Social's Innovative Approach to Events: Ville.Social uses a TikTok-like interface with five-second looping videos to showcase local events, allowing users to instantly add them to their device calendars and encouraging consistent attendance to build rapport and community.
3. Combating Digital Isolation: The platform directly addresses chronic loneliness by leveraging familiar technology to guide users towards in-person interactions, challenging traditional social media models that prioritize screen time over genuine human connection and the importance of "third spaces."
About Danny Meese and Ville Social:
- Website: https://ville.social/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-meese-0651baa1/
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