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.
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🇫🇷Bonjour SF! Bastille Day Social🍷
Sue Bierman Park, Washington and Drumm St, San Francisco, CA, USRSVP via:
https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/KN3mo3IoXUrDcYGzlNg0
Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later🇫🇷🥂 Bonjour, fellow Francophiles!
Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating Bastille Day in San Francisco! We'll kick things off with fun, app-guided conversations before heading out to experience one of the city's most beloved French celebrations together.
This festival brings the spirit of France to San Francisco with delicious French cuisine, live music, dance performances, local French vendors, and plenty of joie de vivre. You'll even have the chance to learn how to play pétanque at the bocce courts and cheer on the famous Waiters Race!
We'll begin with an hour of easy 1:1 conversations designed to help you meet fellow lovers of French culture, travel, food, wine, and all things français. The Gist IRL app handles all the matching, so you can simply relax, be yourself, and enjoy the conversations.
After the speed-friending hour, you'll reconnect with your favorite matches, form small groups, and head into the festival together to sample French treats, sip wine, browse vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and try your hand at pétanque.
By the time you step into the festivities, you'll already have a built-in crew to share the afternoon with.
The Plan:
🕑 2:00 PM – Check-In
Set up your quick profile on the app.💬 2:05 PM – 3:00 PM | One-on-One Conversations
Meet fellow Francophiles and discover who shares your love of French culture, travel, food, and wine.🥖🇫🇷 3:00 PM+ | Explore Bastille Day Together
Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4–6, and head into the festival to play pétanque together or sample French dishes.Skip the awkward small talk and turn new connections into shared experiences. Whether you find your future wine-tasting crew, travel buddies for your next trip to France, or simply spend a beautiful afternoon celebrating French culture, you're guaranteed a memorable day.
À bientôt- I can't wait to celebrate Bastille Day with you all! 🥂🇫🇷
RSVP via:
https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/KN3mo3IoXUrDcYGzlNg0
Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later🇫🇷 Don’t forget to download the Gist IRL app and register to participate! Meetup alone does not secure your spot! https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/KN3mo3IoXUrDcYGzlNg0🍷
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