stumbleCRUSH, Inc

OPPORTUNITY Have you ever met someone you really liked or immediately had a spark with but neither of you did anything to connect? Or have you had a secret crush, but you never made your move? For whatever reason, whether too busy, too shy, or the fear of rejection getting the better of you, regretfully, the moment is now forever lost. Missed connections and failure to follow through on everyday social encounters far too often lead to the loss of new potential love connections and other important social relationships. Many people are too shy or hesitant to approach those they come across in their everyday lives, even if they believe they could have a good connection with them. Although social networking apps are designed to foster connections, most focus primarily on strengthening relationships with people we already know. Furthermore, when it comes to dating apps, the majority require users to waste significant amounts of time filtering through profiles and starting a multitude of unavailing conversations that rarely end in a real-life date or meaningful relationship. Often, when people finally do meet in person, it is rare that their profile picture is a true reflection of them, which can be misleading. Whether it is due to Photoshop, an outdated photo, or a different haircut, the results are the same – people end up disappointed or feeling misled. Overall, when people meet by happenstance and there is clearly real, mutual attraction between them, there tends to be a failure to make plans to meet. Typically, neither party exchanges contact information or pursues the connection, leading to the loss of valuable connections and potential relationships. Solution stumbleCRUSH is a mobile app that will empower users to proactively turn missed connections into dates, new relationships, and love connections. For authenticity and accurate recall, users are prompted to take their daily selfie each time they venture out to go about their day. When an encounter happens, user