In hindsight this realization is obvious: events are a catalyst for forming friend groups. When I look back at times when it was easy to create a friend group, there’s a clear pattern: it’s all about events.

Making friends as a kid was effortless because school forced us into social situations. But as adults, where do we go? Social media gives the illusion of connection, but real friendships don’t form from scrolling.

Real friendships form from shared emotional experiences: events.

School

School wasn’t just a place, it was a series of structured events that brought us together day after day:

• Every day, we spent 8 hours in the same space. That’s 8 hours of shared experience, of inside jokes, of learning about each other.
• The bus ride became its own micro-community. I was the last one on the bus, so I usually had to wake someone up to be able to sit down.
• Art class wasn’t just about creating, it was about sharing creative moments, seeing different sides of people.
• In gym class, we weren’t just running laps, we were struggling, laughing, pushing through awkwardness together. It bonded us in ways we didn’t even realize at the time. I still remember running the mile to Weekend Warriors.

Work

• We spend more time with coworkers than almost anyone else. It’s not just about productivity, it’s about the inside jokes at lunch, the late deadlines, the collective “we made it” moments that turn colleagues into friends.
• Team projects create natural bonds through shared goals and challenges.

Looking Forward

Easydeck is building a tier 2 social product that catalogs events nearby you. We’re building a tool that doesn’t just show you events, it shows you where you belong. We will only surface events that matter to you, making it easier to find the right communities and build new friend groups.

Imagine opening your phone and instantly seeing events tailored to you, events that lead to real friendships instead of just another night at home.

For Event Organizers

• Make events easily searchable on the web (by using structured events).
• Provide clear, updated and detailed information about the event specifics.
• Host in-person only events with no remote options.

The pattern is clear to me now, events aren’t just activities, they’re the building blocks of community. Whether it’s school, work, or local gatherings, structured events create the conditions for friendships to form naturally. We need better tools to find events and host events.

If this resonates with you, I want your help. Let’s make it easier for people to find meaningful events and build real friendships. Reach out, share ideas, or help us make Easydeck the tool that helps people find their community.