Find, start, join & grow communities in real life in just a few clicks.
Social media is broken.RiPi is the reset; connect with people, not profiles.Join the RiPi waitlist here.
Social media promised to connect us but somewhere along the way, it lost the plot and became a game of vanity metrics, re-posted ai generated algorithm chasing rubbish and surface level interactions.RiPi is what social media should have been.It’s not about likes, filters, or humble brags. It’s about finding and connecting with people who share your values, your mission and your passions. People you can actually meet, form relationships with, learn from and grow alongside.RiPi is a platform that connects you.Find, start, join and grow communities online and in your local area centred around your mission or passion.Whether you’re launching a business, driving a cause, building a movement, or just want to enjoy a hobby with like minded people; RiPi gives you a way to step offline and into rooms that spark real community.RiPi is about collaboration, not competition.We rise together. We share knowledge, we offer support, we open doors. RiPi is a space where you don’t have to posture or pretend; just show up, be curious, and connect with others doing the same.So let’s make this the norm again:
Real-world connections. Shared purpose. Community over clout.Welcome to RiPi - where the real people are.Read the RiPi founders story here.
where the real people are
Social media promised to connect us but somewhere along the way, it lost the plot and became a game of vanity metrics, re-posted ai generated algorithm chasing rubbish and surface level interactions.RiPi is what social media should have been.It’s not about likes, filters, or humble brags. It’s about finding and connecting with people who share your values, your mission and your passions. People you can actually meet, form relationships with, learn from and grow alongside.RiPi is a platform for that connects you.Find, start, join and grow communities online and in your local area centred around your mission or passion in just a few clicks.Whether you’re launching a business, driving a cause, building a movement, or just want to enjoy a hobby with like minded people; RiPi gives you a way to connect and then step offline and into rooms that spark real community.RiPi is about collaboration, not competition.We rise together. We share knowledge, we offer support, we open doors. RiPi is a space where you don’t have to posture or pretend; just show up, be curious, and connect with others doing the same.So let’s make this the norm again:
Real-world connections. Shared purpose. Community over clout.Welcome to RiPi - where the real people are.Read the RiPi founders story here.
where the real people are
The Story Behind RiPi
In 2022, I sold my startup and finally had the freedom to slow down, reflect, and dream up my next big idea. I started working from home, thinking the quiet would give me clarity - but over time, isolation crept in.I fell into the same trap so many of us do: working alone, scrolling social media for a sense of connection. But all I found was noise. AI-generated reposted drivel. Endless humblebrags and fakery. Empty posts chasing likes and algorithms.Social media was meant to bring us together - but somewhere along the way it’s left us more disconnected than ever.That’s when the idea for RiPi was born.A platform that flips the script.RiPi isn’t about amassing followers or hiding behind filters - it’s about connecting real people, in real life.RiPi will help you find others nearby who share your values, passions and goals - and give you a place to actually meet them.Whether you’re:
• a founder searching for other builders
• an aspiring artist trying to find your tribe
• or someone who simply wants more genuine, local connectionRiPi connects you, your people and a trusted local meeting place.No annoying algorithms. No vanity metrics. Just authentic community building.Imagine highlighting your love for photography on your profile, discovering others nearby who share it, and choosing a local café as your go-to creative hub. Or being able to find out where other entrepreneurs are co-working today - not to pitch them, but to belong somewhere. To collaborate. To grow.That’s what RiPi is all about.
It’s what social media should’ve been.I hope you'll join me on my mission to create a better social network and sign up to our waiting list below.If you ever want to catch me in person, I'm usually at Highfield Coffee Social in Doncaster, between 11am and 2pm most week days and I love all things entrepreneurial, tech and creative.RiPi - where the real people are.
where the real people are
RiPi for Venues
Become the place where communities meet, ideas grow, and real connections happen.RiPi is a platform that helps people find each other; not through likes or follows, but through shared interests, real-world meet-ups, and welcoming spaces like yours.Whether your regulars are remote workers, cyclists, chess players, writers, or people who just want to meet someone like them; RiPi makes it easier for them to find your venue, and each other.Why Get Involved?Attract Groups That Match Your VibeWhen people join RiPi, they’re matched into local communities based on their interests, hobbies, or goals; from side hustlers and startup founders to D&D groups, knitting circles and language learners.As a Verified Venue, you can:
• Show that you welcome certain communities (e.g. creatives, dog walkers, board gamers)
• Become the go-to spot for like-minded locals
• Host regular informal meet-ups without the adminBe More Than a Meeting PointVerified venues aren’t just pins on a map; they’re trusted spaces where connection happens.
We prioritise venues because they offer:
• A safe, public place to meet
• A reason to stay longer
• A better kind of community experienceSee Who’s Already VisitingRiPi lets you learn what kinds of people already frequent your venue; even if they’ve never told you.
Think of it as anonymous community insight: Are your weekday regulars all indie writers? Is there a quiet crew of chess players every Saturday? Now you’ll know; and you can engage accordingly.Stand Out Without ShoutingWe don’t run ads or algorithms.
Venues get discovered through shared interests, community recommendations, and real-world word of mouth.
When your space aligns with what people are looking for; they find you.How It Works
1. Create or claim your venue page
2. Verify your venue; add your logo, perks, and list the communities you welcome
3. Engage; respond to check-ins, highlight your vibe, and become a place people bring their friendsRiPi works best for…
• Independent cafés and coffee shops
• Community-minded coworking spaces
• Studios, social clubs, and hobby-friendly hangoutsIf your space welcomes people who love doing things; RIPI helps them find you.Ready to become a hotspot in your local community?Register your interest below or contact [email protected]
where the real people are
RiPi is for People
People with hobbies. People with goals. People who want to connect in real life.RiPi helps you find and grow communities of like-minded people; near you, in places you actually want to be.No follower counts. No noise. Just shared interests, nearby venues, and simple ways to meet.Whether you’re building a business, learning a language, or just want to find someone to ride with on weekends; RiPi is for you.Find your people. Fast.When you join RiPi, you'll join local Communities based on your interests, hobbies, and goals; from creative writing to cycling, crypto to crochet.You’ll see who else nearby shares your passions, and which cafés, co-working spaces or hangouts they tend to gather in.Think of RiPi as a smart, human-first map of your local community.Meet in real places, not just online.RiPi isn’t another social network.It’s a tool for helping people connect in person; casually, safely, and with purpose.
• Work from the same café as other solo founders? Say hello.
• Love board games or photography? Find the venue where those groups meet.
• Want to start your own community? You can do that too.How It Works1. Create a short profile; just your name, interests, goals, and how others can help you
2. Get matched to Communities based on what you care about
3. See where people like you hang out; and check in if you’re nearby
4. Grow your network naturally, through shared context; not cold DMs“Help Me By…”Every profile includes a simple ask:“Help me by giving feedback on my app”
“Help me by introducing me to new climbing partners”This isn’t about showing off; it’s about showing up.
Everyone’s building something. Everyone needs support.What Makes RIPI Different?• No follower counts
• No like buttons
• No “top creators”
• No pressureJust real people sharing what they’re into and how you can connect.RiPi is for you if you want to…
• Meet people outside of work and dating apps
• Find others who share your goals, habits or hobbies
• Make local life more social; but without the small talk
• Build something, learn something, or support someoneWe're building RiPi to serve its people, not its advertisers.