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Tobi Okuntoro
Tobi Okuntoro

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We Don’t Need More Followers. We Need Real Connection.

The internet promised us community.
What we got instead was noise.

Today, we scroll endlessly through highlights, opinions, and content designed to go viral—not to bring us closer. Most of us are surrounded by “connections” but still feel strangely alone.

That’s why we built Connect.

A social app that isn’t about performance.
It’s about people.

The Heart Behind Connect
At its core, Connect is a simple idea:

What if a social app helped you feel more connected when you close it—not less?

We’ve all been there: logging off traditional social apps feeling drained, overstimulated, or just… empty. The likes didn’t mean much. The updates blurred together. The connection felt artificial.

Connect is here to change that.

It’s a place for genuine conversations, shared experiences, and curated communities. A space where people are seen, not just scrolled past.

What You’ll Find Inside Connect
🫶 Spaces that prioritize belonging.
No more “shouting into the void.” Whether you're part of a small book club, a wellness circle, or a startup founder group—Connect lets you go deep, not wide.

🗣️ Conversations that matter.
From voice-first threads to slow, thoughtful updates—Connect encourages quality over quantity.

🌍 A new kind of social experience.
We’re not trying to recreate the loudest parts of the internet. We’re building something quieter. More human. More intentional.

Built for the Community, Not for the Algorithm
We’ve seen what happens when platforms chase engagement at all costs. The algorithm wins. The users lose.

So we did something radical:
We built Connect without the typical metrics of social validation.

No public follower counts.
No viral loops.
No manipulative notifications.

Just space to be yourself—and find others doing the same.

A Movement, Not Just an App
Connect isn’t just a product.
It’s a response to a generation craving something real in a digital world.

If you’re tired of being reduced to a profile pic and a highlight reel…
If you’re looking for meaningful spaces to grow, share, learn, and just exist…
If you believe social platforms can be better—

You’re not alone. You’re one of us.

Ready to Join?
We’re building slowly, intentionally, and with our community at the center.
If you want to be part of what’s next, we invite you to:

🔗 Sign up for early access at [connectapp.com]
📩 Invite someone who needs this space too
🗣️ Tell us what kind of community you want to build

Because the future of social isn't about followers.
It's about belonging.

Welcome to Connect.

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