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Anyone — A radically different networking app
We're bringing the 5-minute phone call back.
It's how previous generations got shit done, had time for 5 meetings before breakfast, rarely misunderstood each other, connected with the world, and called strangers for help—with energy to spare for the evening.
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@alfred_malmros I’m excited to see that Anyone can change the world :)
Are there any kinds of interaction/advice
/calls that seem successful which you hadn’t anticipated?
@pavell2l Thank you very very much for your support Pavel, hope to see you in the app?
@jackbro so so so many. I think mental health and people getting endorphins from talking to strangers and genuinely finding new energy after a 5-minute call was the most amazing.
@alfred_malmros WHAT!? This sounds bloody awesome! Gonna give it a try. Congratulations and all the best for the launch! 👍 💯
@swapdp_01 Thanks, and good luck with yours! Can't wait to speak on the app and share experiences.
Normally I love signing up for new services early to try to reserve my handle, but in this case the trade off isn't worth it... I really don't want just anyone to be able to call me, even for five minutes.
Calls used to be used to get things done because 1) there wasn't another option 2) you could control access through the security-thru-obscurity of your phone number. Then robocalls came along and only regulation was able to interrupt that nefariousness.
Adding myself to world-readable white pages that would allow anyone access to me feels too invasive at this point.
Curious why others who sign up might want to invite these kinds of interruptions?
@chrismessina Thanks so much for the thoughtful reflection, Chris! Everyone on Anyone decides when and how they’re available to take calls. You can either go online manually when you feel like it, or set up a recurring schedule for office hours. The social features – Butt Dials and Switchboards – are voluntary and something you opt in to join when you feel like inserting some serendipity into your day.
We’ve noticed that users who get a lot of inbound emails and DM’s asking for their time actively ask people to call them on Anyone instead. For some, this frees up time in their calendar – for others, it makes it possible to have conversations that otherwise wouldn’t have happened. For users that are in high demand or have valuable expertise, we’re exploring a marketplace model where you can charge to take calls in specific categories and topics.
Looking forward to get your feedback on the app!
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@davidorlic got it — that level of control makes sense, and I already am available to be booked for calls via Superpeer. The original description and promise of the network seems at odds with professional purposes though — and seems similar to dialup.com.
I absolutely love this concept! 👏🏻
I was excited from the moment I read the tagline. I signed up immediately and, even though I haven't placed any calls yet, it looks like you have tons of interesting people in the network.
To my slight disappointment, the Android app is a bit buggy… It doesn't feel like a native app and sometimes I click UI elements and nothing happens. The button on the top right reads “Don” instead of “Done” and the app closed and logged me out during the on-boarding because I let my screen turn off for a few seconds.
As I was in the on-boarding screen where you add people to your favorites, I received a call that I couldn't answer because it was 2 AM and my family was sleeping. I had to hang up. Shouldn't the app ask about your availability first, before letting others call you? Or at least assume people are “unavailable” before they’ve completed the on-boarding.
That said, the visuals are amazing and the app makes me want to use it. This was totally missing from the social media landscape and I'm glad it exists now!
@anna_0x Hey Anna,
Sam here one of the cofounders of Anyone.
Thank you for the great feedback. We'll be looking into the issue you had with getting the call during onboarding and getting that resolved.
I really appreciate you checking Anyone out and hopefully we'll be on a call together soon.
p.s.
The Android feedback is great and we'll take that onboard.
@anna_0x Thanks so much for the feedback, Anna! We're early days, and beyond grateful for any bugs caught by our community. Hope you like the app!
This reminds me of what @1dolinski is building with Vibehut.io (have nothing to do with it). But interesting to see several apps working in the space to create a more meaningful and 1-1 connection.
@1dolinski @salil_sethi Vibehut looks really cool! I love this new generation of social apps that are built for meaningful conversations and authentic connections.
@maria_brm Thanks so much, Maria! Looking forward to get your feedback on the app – speak soon!
Congrats on the launch Alfred and team Anyone! Looks great. Also believe video is probably more of a bug than a feature. Will try it out ✨
@cederlund Couldn't agree more. We. Are. Done. With. It.
Look forward to speaking on the app!
@cederlund Totally agree, we believe it removes so much friction from that first call. Thank you for checking out Anyone Edward.
Hey @alfred_malmros, I have a question:
Are user profiles verified with a valid government-issued ID?
@lyondhur not they no, but verification is an important part of our roadmap!
@lyondhur @alfred_malmros Indeed, platform safety is critical, and verification is one of many different things that can ensure it.
Congratulations on the launch of Anyone! Let's keep the tradition of "5-minute phone calls" alive! #AnyoneApp #5MinutePhoneCall
I love this idea! I think it would be great to have more 5-minute phone calls. It would be a great way to connect with people and get things done.
@bilal_niaz Thanks Bilal! Looking forward to get your feedback on the app.
Congrats on the launch!
That's really interesting point of view, i am excited to experience the product.
Good morning mates! Well done on getting Anyone on Product Hunt! 😉
I'm going to give this product a try. I've got just one inquiry. What was the most rewarding part of the process?
@new_user_126293be17 Finding out what conversation topics really makes people connect and reveal new unexpected things about themselves has been deeply rewarding. Also seeing how much you can get done in 5-minutes! Thanks for your support!
@new_user_126293be17 The most rewarding part of the process was when the calls started coming in. From brilliant people from all over the world, that are setting out to do something new and use the app to get further faster.
@new_user_126293be17
Ideating and designing new formats for people to have great conversations has been a highlight for me.
Then getting to see new connections play out with people across the world is even better! Some of the engineering challenges have been fun too working on a real-time audio app.
haha love the message behind this! I am immediately intrigued.. gonna have to have me some 5 minute phone calls with strangers this week. Congrats on the launch Anyone and everybody!
@moonfrombuddy Thank you so much! Can't wait to talk to you on the app.
@moonfrombuddy would be great to connect and learn more about you and Buddy Doc too. Call me on Anyone callinganyone.com/sam !
Looks like an awesome idea - congrats! I went to try it but it comes up with the notice on Google Play saying "This item is not available in your country" - any ETA on a global roll out?
@alfred_malmros Congratulations on launching Anyone, a networking app that focuses on 5-minute phone calls centered around pre-defined topics. Well done & Looking forward to seeing the develop further.
Congratulations to the entire team for a successful launch!
Very interesting idea and I will be sure to check it out.
As part of your alpha, and beta tests, do you have any success stories or highlights from the conversations? Would love to know how you are trying to validate product market fit.
Cheers!
@narenbhandary It's been an incredible journey. Our first MVP was an expert network, we then found that "advice" resonated better, and finally that the reason most called for advice was actually to network.
@narenbhandary I think the biggest highlight was when we realised that most of our early users really wanted to talk to peers rather than experts or celebrities. It makes sense; when setting out to achieve something, you want to talk to someone who's just 2-3 years ahead of you on the same journey. This idea of talking to your past or future self is so powerful – almost like a time machine.
@davidorlic @samducker @alfred_malmros Thanks for your valuable insights. I love hearing stories from behind the scenes :) All the best for the future!
This is really fascinating, would love to try it out!! Congratulations on your launch and all the best :D
@mayank11 Excited to have your support — looking forward to speaking on the app!
Congrats on the launch! I really like the idea, sometimes the less time we have to arrange something, the better our communication and mutual understanding are. Keep up the good work!
@alternative_potato Such a thoughtful perspective, thank you so much. Can't wait to chat on the app!
@alternative_potato Indeed, it's really about setting clear context and being prepared. Thanks so much!
Bravo on the launch of your product on PH! 🤗 I'm going to give this product a try. I just wanna ask you a thing. How many users do you have so far?
@dineshan_sithamparanathan Thanks so much! Looking forward to get your feedback on the app experience.
Congrats on the launch! This sounds like a great way to connect with people who share similar interests. I just downloaded the app and can't wait to try it out. Plus, I really like the interface, it looks super sleek and clean.
@dogadogans Thank you so much for the feedback, means a lot! Speak soon on the app 📞
@dogadogans thanks for the design feedback, the team has worked so hard!
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