A feature-phone app for finding nearby friends, built by Sam Altman.
Lenny's Podcast · Apr 18Altman built it at 23 after dropping out of Stanford, and its customer was Boost Mobile. He later moved through YC and hard tech to AI.
Social & DatingA social network built around connecting people and sharing.
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Social & DatingA photo and video sharing social app built around creators, Stories, Reels and feeds.
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Social & DatingA short-form video app where creators post content and can earn through a revenue-sharing program.
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Social & DatingA professional networking platform for jobs, hiring and career content.
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Social & DatingA dating app with tiered subscriptions plus boosts, Super Likes and other in-app purchases.
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Social & DatingThe company behind Snapchat, a camera-first messaging app popular with teens.
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Social & DatingA chat and voice platform for gaming friends and communities.
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Social & DatingA camera-first messaging and social app built around close friends, Stories and AR lenses.
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