College Duo Raises $5.1M for AI-Powered Social Network
Discover how two Yale students raised $5.1 million for their innovative AI social network, Series. This groundbreaking platform operates entirely through iMessage, revolutionizing how we connect online.
A New Era of Social Networking
Yale seniors Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow have launched Series, a next-generation social networking app that recently secured a $5.1 million pre-seed funding round. With notable investors like Venmo co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail and Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, Series aims to redefine online connections by utilizing iMessage as its primary interface.
Users interact with Series AI by texting a designated phone number, sharing their identity and connection goals. The AI responds with a carousel of images showcasing potential matches, allowing users to initiate private conversations without revealing personal phone numbers. This innovative approach not only enhances privacy but also fosters genuine connections through a conversational interface.
Johnson emphasizes the shift in technology from traditional user interfaces to conversational ones, likening it to the transition from Google search to ChatGPT. As young founders in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, they are leveraging AI to create warm connections, a concept they developed during their time at the Yale Entrepreneurial Society. With a growing team and a viral launch video, Series is poised to make waves in the social networking space.