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Step One: Post your Flare. Showcase what YOU want to do, and when YOU want to do it!

Step Two: Your Flare gets shot out into the universe for other San Diegans to see!

Flared is a social app designed to make meeting new friends in San Diego easy and natural. Users post "Flares" to share what they want to do and when—like grabbing coffee or catching a movie. Others can browse these Flares, connect through the app, and finalize plans, ensuring everyone shares the same interests and availability. With Flared, making real-life connections is as simple as posting, chatting, and meeting up.

Flared is a social app designed to make meeting new friends in San Diego easy and natural. Users post "Flares" to share what they want to do and when—like grabbing coffee or catching a movie. Others can browse these Flares, connect through the app, and finalize plans, ensuring everyone shares the same interests and availability. With Flared, making real-life connections is as simple as posting, chatting, and meeting up.

Hi, my name is Maddie! I'm a 24-year-old San Diego local. I created Flared because I know firsthand how isolating loneliness can be.

I moved back home after a few years away, and I realized I'd lost contact with everyone I knew in the area — I had zero friends.

I tried putting myself out there, but I never really found anyone I connected with. All of the usual friendship-finding apps relied on algorithms to match people up, which I'm not a fan of. I knew there had to be a better way.

Enter Flared! Flared is a simple, accessible way to meet friends nearby. Forget algorithms, and forget the awkwardness of coordinating your first meeting with a potential friend. With Flared, you get to decide what YOU want to do, and when YOU want to do it. Flared makes connecting people who actually share similar interests so much easier, and I can't wait for you to try it.

I'd love to hear your feedback! You can reach me directly at maddie@getflared.com.

Hi, my name is Maddie! I'm a 24-year-old San Diego local. I created Flared because I know firsthand how isolating loneliness can be.

I moved back home after a few years away, and I realized I'd lost contact with everyone I knew in the area — I had zero friends.

I tried putting myself out there, but I never really found anyone I connected with. All of the usual friendship-finding apps relied on algorithms to match people up, which I'm not a fan of. I knew there had to be a better way.

Enter Flared! Flared is a simple, accessible way to meet friends nearby. Forget algorithms, and forget the awkwardness of coordinating your first meeting with a potential friend. With Flared, you get to decide what YOU want to do, and when YOU want to do it. Flared makes connecting people who actually share similar interests so much easier, and I can't wait for you to try it.

I'd love to hear your feedback! You can reach me directly at maddie@getflared.com.

Step Four: It's time to meet up!

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Step Three: Time to comment and message to finalize details!

Hi, my name is Maddie! I'm a 24-year-old San Diego local. I created Flared because I know firsthand how isolating loneliness can be.

I moved back home after a few years away, and I realized I'd lost contact with everyone I knew in the area — I had zero friends.

I tried putting myself out there, but I never really found anyone I connected with. All of the usual friendship-finding apps relied on algorithms to match people up, which I'm not a fan of. I knew there had to be a better way.

Enter Flared! Flared is a simple, accessible way to meet friends nearby. Forget algorithms, and forget the awkwardness of coordinating your first meeting with a potential friend. With Flared, you get to decide what YOU want to do, and when YOU want to do it. Flared makes connecting people who actually share similar interests so much easier, and I can't wait for you to try it.

I'd love to hear your feedback! You can reach me directly at maddie@getflared.com.

Flared is a social app designed to make meeting new friends in San Diego easy and natural. Users post "Flares" to share what they want to do and when—like grabbing coffee or catching a movie. Others can browse these Flares, connect through the app, and finalize plans, ensuring everyone shares the same interests and availability. With Flared, making real-life connections is as simple as posting, chatting, and meeting up.