Wakie
A social app for phone calls. Express yourself and make real friends.
Y CombinatorWinter 2016ActiveConsumerSocialMental Health TechCommunitySocial Media
What they do
Problem
People lack easy, real-time ways to talk with others for companionship, support, and conversation-based activities like language practice.
Solution
Wakie is a social app that connects users for live phone calls and messaging around shared topics and interests.
Who it's for
Individuals seeking voice conversations with new people for friendship, language practice, or personal support.
Founders
Hrachik Ajamian
Founder, Сhair of the Board
Founder of two active companies: - Pearch.ai — a people search/candidate sourcing API for AI recruitment tools - Wakie.com — a voice social app
Company timeline
- Founded2014
- YC batchWinter 2016
- StatusActive
- Team size10 people
- LocationMenlo Park, CA, USA; Remote
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