Ensō

The proximity-based social platform that transforms shared spaces into meaningful connections.

Primer Deck Β· 2026

The Problem

The platforms designed for connection
are driving people apart.

Dating apps are in freefall. Social media is burning people out. But demand for real-world connection is at an all-time high.

πŸ“‰ Dating App Collapse

79% of Gen Z report dating app fatigue (Forbes Health 2024). Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge users declined 6% YoY in Q4 2024 (Bank of America). 69% of dating apps downloaded in 2025 are deleted within a month (AppsFlyer). Match Group stock down ~70% in 5 years. Bumble laid off 30% of staff.

😩 Social Media Fatigue

57% of Gen Z have actively tried to reduce social media usage. 41% of all Americans cut their screen time in 2025. 67% of Gen Z say social media harms their mental health.

πŸŽͺ IRL Demand Surging

Live Nation: 151M fans, $23B revenue in 2024. 53% of organizers report increased attendance in 2025. 90% of Gen Z prefer meeting people offline (Kinsey/DatingAdvice).

The Insight

Proximity + Intent
= Collision

When two people are in the same place, at the same time, with aligned intentions β€” that's not a coincidence. That's a collision. Enso makes those collisions visible, actionable, and meaningful.

What Is Enso

A proximity platform for
real-world connection.

Enso helps people discover and connect with others who are nearby and open to the same things β€” networking, socializing, dating, collaborating, or just meeting someone new.

When two people signal mutual interest, a time-limited conversation called a "collision" begins. The countdown creates urgency to connect in person β€” not just chat forever.

How It's Different

Real proximity β€” not location filtering
Declared intent β€” not just swiping
Time-limited β€” not infinite chat
Multi-purpose β€” not just dating
Mutual consent β€” both must signal first

Core Loop

From proximity to connection
in four steps.

1 Set Your Intent
β†’
2 Discover Nearby
β†’
3 Send a Signal
β†’
4 Collide

When signals are mutual, a collision begins β€” a time-limited conversation that creates urgency and encourages meeting in person. Collisions expire, but the connections don't have to.

Key Features

Built for real-world moments.

🎯

Intent-Based Discovery

Users declare what they're open to β€” networking, socializing, collaborating, dating β€” and discover others nearby with matching intent.

⏱️

Time-Limited Collisions

Conversations have a countdown. This creates real urgency to connect, exchange info, or meet face-to-face before time runs out.

πŸ“‘

Mutual Signal Matching

No cold approaches. Both people must signal interest before a collision opens. Consent-driven by design.

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Cue AI Conversation Coach

Stuck on what to say? Cue AI provides contextual conversation starters and suggestions based on shared interests and intent.

Market Opportunity

Three collapsing markets.
One wide-open lane.

$11B
Global online dating 2025, β†’$19B by 2033 at 7.3% CAGR (Straits Research)
$73B
Online event ticketing market 2024, β†’$107B by 2032 (SNS Insider)
$205B
Creator economy 2024, β†’$1T+ by 2033 at 23.3% CAGR (Grand View Research)

What's Dying

Tinder/Bumble/Hinge users down 6% YoY. Bumble paying users down 8.7%. 69% of dating app downloads deleted within a month. Match Group stock down ~70% in 5 years.

What's Booming

Live Nation: 151M attendees, $23B in 2024. Eventbrite: 87M MAU. Dating events up 400% (Eventbrite). 36% of Gen Z plan to spend more on events in 2025.

Revenue Model

Freemium subscriptions with
B2B expansion.

πŸ’Ž

Premium Subscriptions

$9.99/mo or $89.99/yr. Unlimited collision extensions, advanced filters, profile analytics, priority discovery, Cue AI conversation engine, and multi-photo upload.

🀝

Partner Tools

Local creators and venues get dedicated dashboards, event management with ticketing, audience analytics, and engagement tools β€” creating a local ecosystem that drives user density.

Status

Built, running, and ready to launch.

Enso is a fully functional React Native app with a Supabase backend. The core user loop β€” discover, signal, collide, chat β€” is live and tested. Partner tools for local creators and venues are built with full dashboards, onboarding flows, and analytics.

Tech stack: React Native (Expo), Supabase (Auth, Realtime, 3 Edge Functions, Storage, PostGIS), RevenueCat + Stripe Connect (payments), Sentry (monitoring). 182 files, 53,000+ lines, 68 screens, 24 services, 56 RPCs, 65 database tables.

Current Milestones

βœ… Core collision loop (discover β†’ signal β†’ chat)
βœ… Real-time chat with Supabase Realtime
βœ… Multi-mode architecture (User / Creator / Venue / Events)
βœ… 68 screens across 4 modes + admin
βœ… Stripe + RevenueCat payment integration
βœ… Cue AI conversation engine
βœ… QR event check-in system
βœ… Push notifications pipeline
πŸ”„ Final E2E testing & polish
πŸ“‹ App Store submission prep

The best connections happen
when you're already there.

Enso turns proximity into possibility.

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