The Inspiration
The story began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – after experiencing loneliness first hand during my freshman year in college. I later met a supportive friend who left a lasting impact on me.
Tragically, their unexpected passing two years later became a powerful reminder of how important it is to truly check in on the people around us. I realized that sometimes the ones who are the happiest and bring so much joy are those dealing with the most intrusive thoughts.
The Founder’s Journey
I have always built tools geared toward solving social problems. My first project was MyFamNet, a network I began back in high school to allow family members to share stories their future generation can look onto. As years went by, I started to believe in the power of making people feel seen and valued. So when I enrolled into college, I worked on what will now be called GenZbuzz, an audio friendship journal which invites storytelling from friends with monthly questions to feel closer to them even when you’re thousands of miles apart.
Mission
The mission of GenZbuzz is to create a less lonely generation through emphasis on true friendship in the adult phase of life.
The Impact & Achievements
Since our launch, we’ve organically grown our community across social channels to over 250,000 members who believe our mission. This milestone is a reminder that this is just the beginning.
Use the Friendship Journal for monthly questions to bond with a friend on the go.