Wonderloop Could Totally Change the Way You Meet New Friends

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Name: Wonderloop

One-Liner Pitch: Wonderloop helps you find interesting people by interest or location.

Why It’s Taking Off: It’s the first social network with video profiles and thus allows you to make the same type of first impression you would make in real life. The interactions are also open-ended — you might find friends, business partners or customers.

As a social media consultant in Norway, Hanna Aase kept on the pulse of new technologies. But her location didn’t allow her to access others with shared interests — a common practice for those living in places like New York City or London. Aase predicted social media would change that and decided to take action herself. Read more…

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