The Circle App Lets You Search for Roommates Within Your Friend Network
Alyson Wyers — September 28, 2016 — Tech
References: circleapp.io & betalist
Unlike other apps that help you search for roommates, this mobile solution looks within your existing social circle. The Circle app gives you a list of your friends and friends of friends who are also looking for a roommate in your city. Currently in beta, the private social networking startup increases your chances of living with a friend, so you don't have to worry about the potential discomfort of living with someone you don't know at all.
In addition to a private chat feature, the tool to find a roommate also has a live feed where users can see posts from their matches and interact with them through likes and comments. Circle's 'Card Swipe' also ensures mutual interest within matches.
In addition to a private chat feature, the tool to find a roommate also has a live feed where users can see posts from their matches and interact with them through likes and comments. Circle's 'Card Swipe' also ensures mutual interest within matches.
Trend Themes
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Social Circle Roommate Finding — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that uses social connections to match individuals with compatible roommates.
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Private Social Networking Startups — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a private social networking platform with specific focus on connecting individuals seeking roommates.
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Interactive Roommate Matching — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an app that enables users to interact with potential roommates through features like live feeds, likes, and comments.
Industry Implications
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Real Estate — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate the roommate finding feature into existing real estate platforms to provide a comprehensive solution for individuals searching for a place to live.
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Mobile Apps — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile apps specifically designed for roommate search, leveraging social networks and advanced matching algorithms.
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Social Networking — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize social networking platforms to create dedicated roommate finding communities, enhancing the ease of finding compatible roommates.
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