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Making adult friendships shouldn't be so difficult.So we made it easier.

JOSH is a text-based service that learns who you are through real conversation, then introduces you to one person at a time who actually fits your life.

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  • No swiping or profiles
  • Introductions built on compatibility, not hype
  • Private by default
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Would you rather have a friend who challenges your thinking or validates how you feel?
Challenges me, but gently. I want to grow, not just feel comfortable.
That's rare. When someone disagrees with you, what makes you actually listen instead of defend?
When they're curious about my perspective first, not just proving me wrong.
Okay, I need to find you people who get this. Let's keep going.

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What if friendship didn't require an app?

A better introduction starts with better understanding.

JOSH uses SMS conversation to learn who you are, then introduces you to compatible people.

No public profiles. No endless swiping.

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Sarah M., 34

You both value deep conversations over small talk. Sarah's love for early morning coffee walks matches your rhythm perfectly. Your approaches to friendship—thoughtful, intentional, low-pressure—align beautifully.

PhilosophyHikingBrooklynIntroverted

True connection happens when you meet someone who experiences your interests the way you do.

Any app can match beach lovers.

But solitude seekers and social players are different people.

JOSH finds the WHY behind your WHAT.

Surface Match

"You both love music"

Real Compatibility

Do you blast it while cooking dinner, or need silence to focus? Do concerts energize you, or prefer intimate living room sessions?

Surface Match

"You're both active"

Real Compatibility

Are you training for marathons and pushing limits, or walking to clear your head and think? Solo morning runs, or group fitness energy?

Surface Match

"You're both introverted"

Real Compatibility

Do you recharge with alone time and a book, or deep one-on-one conversations? Large groups drain you, or do you just prefer smaller circles?

Surface Match

"You both enjoy cooking"

Real Compatibility

Are you experimenting with new recipes and techniques, or making comfort food that reminds you of home? Cook to relax, or cook to impress?

Surface Match

"You both value growth"

Real Compatibility

Do you seek new challenges and uncomfortable experiences, or prefer deepening what you already know? Personal growth through action, or reflection?

JOSH talks with you to understand not just what you do, but why you do it. Because that's where real compatibility lives.

Your Friendship Journey In Four Simple Steps

STEP 1

Chat with JOSH

Text with JOSH over a few days. It feels like talking to a perceptive friend who asks great questions. No forms, no profiles—just natural conversation.

STEP 2

Get Your Match

JOSH finds someone highly compatible and shows you their photo with an explanation of why you might click. Review privately, then decide if you're interested.

STEP 3

Try Before You Meet

If you both say yes, you can text each other directly—but your real phone numbers stay private. Get to know each other risk-free for up to 10 days.

STEP 4

Go From Match to Friend (Or Try Again)

When you're both ready, exchange real contact info and continue your friendship however works best. If it's not the right fit, JOSH finds you another match. You always get 3 complete chances.

Three real chances to find your people. And when you're ready? There's always another Sprint waiting.

Your People Are Out There.
Let's Find Them Together.

JOSH launches March 2026. Join the waitlist to be among the first to experience friendship matching that actually works.

What You'll Experience

JOSH AI learns you through conversation—understanding the "why" behind what makes you, you
Three thoughtfully curated introductions to people who actually match your depth
Private, judgment-free way to build connection
No swiping, no fake profiles, no games
The friendship you've been looking for is looking for you, too
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Launching March 2026 • Be the first to know

JOSH Works Best For...

The Relocator

You moved for work, a partner, or a fresh start. You're established in your career but starting over socially. You want genuine local friends, not just acquaintances.

The Life Transitioner

Major life changes—divorce, empty nest, career shift—disrupted your social circle. You're ready to rebuild but don't know where to start. You want connections with people who get it.

The Remote Worker

You love working from home, but miss organic connection. You want real friends to grab coffee or explore with—not networking. You need friendship beyond Slack.

If you're intentional about your friendships—and know that quality matters more than quantity—JOSH was built for you.

Common questions

A few things people usually want to know before joining.

JOSH replaces profiles and swiping with conversation. Instead of creating a profile, you text with JOSH—our AI that asks thoughtful questions to understand you deeply. Instead of endless matching, you get 3 curated introductions per 6-week Sprint. And instead of public photos, we use anonymous messaging (SafeChat) until both people are ready to reveal contact info.

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Real Friends Are Waiting

Be part of something different. Join the waitlist for early access when we launch.

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March 2026 • Where real friendship begins