As the founder of America’s first Dog Cafe in Los Angeles, I created a space where people could connect over their shared love of dogs. The Dog Cafe rescued and rehabilitated nearly 1,000 dogs, and through this process, I saw how common interests could bring people together, forming deep, meaningful relationships. This inspired me to transition into tech, where I’m now building an app designed to harness the same power of shared interests to foster genuine, in-person friendships. Using personality-based matching and machine learning, the app bridges the gap between online interaction and real-world connection.I’m excited to connect with entrepreneurs, developers, and investors who share my passion for creating impactful, tech-driven solutions.