Gist IRL Social

4.6•545 ratings

San Francisco, CA, US

About us

Gist is a guided experience designed to make it simpler for humans to connect intentionally, meaningfully, and without the noise.

Each mixer has a unique theme. Through a series of one-on-one 8-minute rounds, you get to meet everyone in the room. You show up as you are: no bios, no algorithms, no judgment. Just real people meeting in real life, with structure that makes it efficient, non-awkward, and unexpectedly joyful.

Whether you're here for new friendships, collaborators, or a deeper sense of presence, Gist creates space for mutual discovery — of others and of self.

We’re not building another networking tool — we’re restoring what it means to truly connect, and inviting you to try it for yourself.

Upcoming events

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Speed-Friending @ Stevie's Bar
Sun, Feb 1 · 1:00 PM PST
Stevie's Bar & Grill, 2705 Union Ave, San Jose, CA, US
🎟️ Join and Check-in

Our Speed-Friending mixer has made it to San Jose! This is the perfect place for ones looking to expand their social circle quickly. The event is designed to unite passionate people to share ideas, swap tips, and form a go-to circle for future activities.

Agenda
Here's your guide to the event:

🎟️ Join and Check-in

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 12:50PM+)
When you arrive, please Check-In: just follow the link to complete a quick and easy profile setup on your phone.

Step 2: Meet Your Matches (1:00 PM ~ 2:00PM)
This is where the fun begins! For the next hour, our app will be your guide. At the start of each new round, it will introduce you to your next one-on-one match. Simply find your partner and enjoy the conversation!

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (2:00PM+)

Once the one-on-one rounds conclude, the rest of the night is yours to chat with everyone. Feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.
173 attendees
Speed Friending, Dinner & Desserts
Thu, Feb 5 · 6:00 PM PST
Hayes Valley - Patricia's Green, Octavia & Fell, San Francisco, CA, US
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Picture this: You spend an hour having genuine one-on-one conversations with interesting people. No awkward mingling, no wondering who to talk to next. Then, instead of exchanging numbers and going your separate ways, you actually pick your favorite people from the night, form a group, and head out to dinner together. Same evening. No follow-up texts. No scheduling nightmares. Just good conversation that continues over actual food at an actual restaurant.
By the end, you're sitting at a table with 4-6 people you just met but already vibe with, sharing appetizers and swapping stories. Maybe this becomes your regular dinner crew. Maybe it's just a great night. Either way, you're not eating alone.

How It Works

🎟️ Join & Check-In

No hosts, no assigned tables—just show up, and let the app guide your connections.

5:50 PM – Check-In
Quick profile setup on your phone.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – One-on-One Rounds
Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Find out who shares your food interests, vibe, and what you're hungry for tonight.

7:00 PM+ – Form Groups & Go to Dinner
Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, pick a nearby restaurant, and head out together. Your dinner crew leaves as a group—tonight.

The Goal
Don't just collect contacts. Actually go to dinner with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for future meals and hangouts.
211 attendees
Galentines Speed-Friending (San Jose)
Sun, Feb 8 · 1:00 PM PST
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, 1649 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA, US
Speed-friending for gal-pals in San Jose!

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Meet a diverse group of local women and discover who shares your specific interests. This evening is designed to unite women who are ready to share ideas, swap tips over a beer tasting, and spark new friendships. Our main goal is to help you form friendships and go-to circles for all your future activities!

Welcome! Here's Your Guide to the Event.

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 1:20PM+)
Quick profile setup on your phone via the link above.

Step 2: Speed-Friending via the app (1:30PM ~ 2:30PM)
At the start of each new round, our app pairs you with your next one-on-one match.

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (2:30PM+)
Once the speed-friending concludes, feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.
PS: Please support the venue by getting an item off their menu.
53 attendees
Galentines Speed-Friending [Oakland]
Thu, Feb 12 · 6:30 PM PST
Oakland United Beerworks, 262 2nd Street, Oakland, CA, US
🎟️ Join & Check-In

Speed-friending for Gal-Pals!

Meet a diverse group of local women and discover who shares your specific interests. This evening is designed to unite women who are ready to share ideas, swap tips over a beer tasting, and spark new friendships. Our main goal is to help you form friendships and go-to circles for all your future activities!

Welcome! Here's Your Guide to the Event.

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 6:20PM+)
Quick profile setup on your phone via the link above.

Step 2: Speed-Friending via the app (6:30PM ~ 7:30PM)
At the start of each new round, our app pairs you with your next one-on-one match.

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (7:30PM+)
Once the speed-friending concludes, feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.

PS: Please support the venue by getting an item off their menu.
74 attendees