Most adults don’t lack places to go — they lack people to go with. That realization hit me like a truck after moving to a new city post-grad. I had a great job, a cute apartment, even a dog. But most Friday nights ended the same way: doom scrolling while half-watching Netflix. Not lonely, exactly. But definitely alone.
With our app, you can enhance your social life by connecting with new friends in your area.
That’s when we started Pacaya — not as a startup, but as a desperate group chat experiment.
The Real Problem: People Aren’t Flaky, Systems Are
Tips to Enhance Your Social Life
You know the drill. Someone posts: “Who wants to do something this weekend?” Silence. Or worse — 7 vague “maybes.” Eventually someone says, “next time for sure.”
That’s not your friends being lazy. That’s the system being broken. Group chats aren’t built for action. They’re built for banter. What we needed was real coordination, with just enough structure to make plans actually happen — but not so much that it felt like work.
The Core Truth: We’re All Craving Vibes, Not Events
No one’s sitting around thinking, “I wish I could go to more generic events.”
We’re craving:
A chill Tuesday night to walk and vent with someone
A spontaneous sushi run after a long week
A group to finally try that weird new pottery class with
So that’s what Pacaya started building. Not a social media app. Not a calendar. A vibe engine.
How Maya (Our AI) Learned to Read the Room
We built Maya to be the social glue — your always-on friend who remembers what you like, senses your energy, and suggests what might work right now.
Low energy? Maya shows you low-commitment crews.
High energy? Boom, last-minute salsa night.
New in town? Maya gently suggests introvert-friendly options.
Maya doesn’t spam. She nudges. And the more you engage, the more accurate she becomes.
What We’ve Learned So Far (and What’s Next)
IRL wins over digital every time — but only if trust is baked in
People want structure, but not schedules
Flaking is a product problem, not a moral failure
The best “events” are tiny, flexible, and vibe-first
We’re launching Pacaya city by city. First up? Nashville. Then Tampa. Then Charlotte.
You’re early. But if this sounds like your vibe… we’re building it for you.
