# Young Professional Community Apps Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuppie References: [yuppieapp](https://www.yuppieapp.com/)  Yuppie is the name of a new Toronto-based app for young professionals who want to foster friendships, connect with other Gen Z and [Millennials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakefront-finance) and expand their network. Founded by Trisha Paguyo, Tahir Rhemtulla and Luka Buzaladze, the exclusive community for young professionals is described as being "like [LinkedIn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable) meets [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) meets Discord meets Bumble BFF," said Rhemtulla, "You're not just placed in a random group chat...we curate a group for you, like if you like the Raptors or you work at a media agency, you may get along with the people we connect you with." Applicants can connect their LinkedIn to get started and the app's algorithm will share a list of questions to determine the user's interests, their field of work and the neighbourhood where they live, for example. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Young-professional-community-apps:** The trend of exclusive community apps for young professionals is on the rise, creating opportunities for personalized networking and social connection. - **Curated-group-connections:** Curated group connections that are based on interests, professions, and location can foster high-quality relationships and collaborations among young professionals. - **Algorithm-based-connection-making:** Algorithm-based connection making on apps is making it easier for young professionals to network and broaden their connections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social-networking:** The social networking industry can tap into the potential of creating personalized, curated, and exclusive communities for young professionals. - **Technology:** The technological industry can help develop algorithm-based networking tools to help young professionals easily and effectively network with peers. - **Human-resources:** The HR industry can leverage exclusive community apps to foster employee engagement, retention, and collaboration among young professionals within an organization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Gen Z Job Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobamax-app.md) - [Professional Community Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-3.md) - [Streamlined Skilled Trades Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trades-app.md) - [AI-Powered Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-app.md) - [Social Professional Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemind-app.md) - [Simplified Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps.md) - [Customizable Profile Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app.md) - [Localized Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence.md)