Because Real Connections Matter
Designed to combat the loneliness epidemic, Veré offers a unique blend of challenges and engaging how-to content to help users strengthen social skills and form authentic relationships.
Gen Z is lonelier than ever. Let’s change that.
Instead of replacing real life friendships, we come up with creative and insightful ways for you to interact with your environment every week.
Content Hub
Our bite-sized content explores common social dilemmas and situations.
Social Challenges
Actionable, engaging activities that build real-world social muscles
Daily Social Questions
Daily prompts that offer diverse topics for lasting reflection.
Personal Goals
Personalized goals to boost confidence, track progress, and strengthen relationships.
Connecting with Purpose
Veré was born from the belief that real connections are built on self-awareness, empathy, and continuous growth. Our mission is to help individuals develop the confidence to connect, communicate, and thrive in all aspects of their social life.
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Social Challenges
Each week, users receive three carefully crafted social challenges, ranging in difficulty from easy, medium, to hard.
Simple examples:
- “Start a conversation with someone new in a setting you visit regularly.”
- “Practice active listening with a friend for 15 minutes without interrupting.”
- “Invite a friend to join you for a simple activity.”
Challenges include guidance, tips, reflection prompts, and community discussion.
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Content Hub
- Mini-podcasts on practical social topics (5-10 minutes)
- Short blog posts addressing specific social skills and obstacles
- Insightful 1-on-1 interviews offering diverse perspectives on connection
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Daily Social Questions
Veré’s daily social questions are engineered to spark meaningful conversations and encourage self-reflection. Each prompt is carefully crafted to help you connect with others, build social confidence, and explore new perspectives. With a variety of topics to explore, you can revisit past questions for deeper insights and personal growth, making each day an opportunity to strengthen your social skills.
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Personal Goals
- Customizable plans to boost your social confidence and build authentic connections.
- Encourages consistent, purposeful growth in your social skills.
- Features a variety of goal templates, allowing you to track progress and revisit milestones for reflection
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Stay connected with our email list, where we share actionable tips, engaging challenges, and stories that inspire deeper friendships and personal growth.
our Vision
We aim to revolutionize how people build and maintain friendships in a world that often feels disconnected. Veré empowers individuals to take control of their social lives and create lasting, authentic relationships.
What Gen Z is Saying About the Current Social Landscape
College feels nothing like I expected. I walk around campus feeling like I’m invisible, watching these groups laugh together and wondering how they got so comfortable. I thought it’d be easy, but it’s not. I go to classes, hang out in study groups, but nobody really talks about the stuff I’m interested in, you know? I want to make friends I actually care about, but I have no idea how to break through this weird surface-level bubble. I’d try almost anything at this point.
Harry
College Freshman
I’m tired of small talk that goes nowhere. I’m looking for friendships where we can just be a little bit more honest. When someone told me about Veré, I was like, “that might help us actually understand each other.” Not some quick fix, just a way to cut through the bullshit.
Imara
Recent Graduate
My brain goes into full panic mode when I think about meeting new people. I’d like to expand my social circle, but approaching a stranger? Impossible. My mind just freezes. Like, what do I say? How do I not sound weird? Veré feels like it could be this lifeline, a way to take some of the pressure off of knowing what to talk about.
Prisanth
College Junior
Meet The Founder
Chinaza Onungwa
Chinaza is a UT Austin alumni who is passionate about creating meaningful change through entrepreneurship, content creation, and addressing mental health. She’s an aspiring psychiatrist and a bit of an adrenaline junkie who keeps life exciting by exploring new places through travel or diving into learning something new every week. At the end of the day, her goal is to leave a lasting impact, and she believes that every experience adds something valuable to that mission.
She created Veré from a deeply personal journey of growth and self-discovery. Growing up with social anxiety, she often found it difficult to connect with others on a deeper level and didn’t always recognize the value of meaningful friendships. Determined to change, she began challenging herself to step into uncomfortable social situations, gradually becoming more comfortable initiating conversations and building connections.
In 2024, Chinaza saved up for a solo trip to East Asia, an experience that reinforced how essential it is to communicate and form genuine friendships, especially when navigating the world alone. The trip highlighted the importance of social confidence — a skill she believes many younger people are struggling with. She saw how loneliness, fueled by reliance on digital interactions, was making it harder for people to form the real-life support systems that are so essential for well-being.
Chinaza was inspired to create Veré after recognizing the joy and resilience that came from opening up to her own close friends. The platform encourages others to build social confidence, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate authentic connections. She believes that while social media often falls short in fostering genuine bonds, intentional growth and self-awareness can lead to friendships that truly enrich life. With Veré, Chinaza hopes to empower others to step out of their comfort zones and experience the transformative power of meaningful connection.
Time to Start Your Journey
Embrace the chance to feel more comfortable in the uncomfortable. Look towards a future where daily social practice now results in more fulfilling relationships.
Start your journey today!
Join the conversation.
Tap into purposeful discussions and virtual events. Veré blends online interaction with offline action to help users grow emotionally and socially, preparing them for better real-world connections.
The Discord.
With our Discord community and engaging challenge cards, Veré offers a safe space for users to share their journey, get feedback, and tackle challenges together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re curious about our features, how to use the platform, or how Veré supports your personal development, we’ve got you covered. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out at atvereofficial@gmail.com.
How do the social goals work, and how can I track my progress?
Veré offers flexible social goals that you can customize based on your specific needs. Whether you want to initiate more conversations, strengthen existing relationships, or engage in new social settings, Veré helps you break down these objectives into manageable steps. You can track your progress through the platform’s goal-monitoring system and revisit milestones for self-reflection and motivation.
Can I connect with others on the platform?
Although Veré is not a social media platform, it does offer a community-based Discord space to share experiences and insights with other users. Veré is primarily developed to help you navigate difficult or daunting social situations in everyday life. Our online spaces are designed to encourage reflection and provide support as you work on your social goals.
What if I don’t have anyone to practice with?
While Veré encourages practicing social confidence in real-life interactions, the platform can still be used to help you build confidence independently. Some of the weekly social challenges can be practiced with strangers as well if a friend or acquaintance isn’t nearby. If you don’t have anyone to practice with right away, you can start by reflecting on the daily prompts, setting personal goals, and engaging with your own progress. Over time, you’ll feel more prepared to take those steps in social settings when opportunities arise.
How can I get the most out of Veré?
Engage with the daily prompts, set achievable social goals, tune into the podcasts, participate in challenges, and join the community discussions. Consistency is key. Small, intentional actions add up to meaningful growth over time.
Is Veré suitable for people with social anxiety?
Veré isn’t designed as a treatment for social anxiety, but it can be a helpful addition for those seeking to practice social confidence in a supportive environment. It’s a space for growth, self-reflection, and connection. For those needing clinical support, we recommend seeking guidance from a mental health professional.
How can Veré support me in my personal growth outside of social interactions?
Veré’s focus on self-awareness, empathy, and growth extends beyond just social skills. The platform encourages you to reflect on your values, recognize patterns in your behavior, and challenge yourself in new ways. These elements foster personal development that aligns with your broader goals, whether in relationships, career, or overall self-improvement. The process of building social confidence is a holistic journey that contributes to greater self-growth.