News Summary

Andy Dunn, founder of the menswear brand Bonobos, has launched a new social startup app called Pie. The app is designed to help people make friends in real life by organizing events and using AI to connect like-minded individuals. With a successful Series A funding round of $11.5 million, Pie has garnered over 130,000 monthly active users in San Francisco and Chicago. The app faced challenges as events became overcrowded, which led to the acquisition of Sparked Connections. This AI-powered quiz helps match users based on compatibility, enhancing the quality of interactions at events. The app leverages AI technology to group users who are likely to get along, using personality tests and group chats to facilitate pre-event connections. Andy Dunn emphasizes the role of AI in solving the complex problem of fostering genuine social connections in today’s digital age.