In this podcast, Andy Dunn, founder of Pi, discusses the challenges of making friends as an adult, especially in a remote work environment. Pi aims to address social isolation by encouraging real-life interactions through organized gatherings. Dunn highlights the decline in in-person social interactions over the past 20 years and the impact of technology on social connections. Pi seeks to reverse this trend by leveraging social media to promote events and using AI to match people based on compatibility rather than just shared interests. Dunn shares examples of successful community events like the Sunday Morning Club in Chicago, which started small and grew significantly. He also discusses the importance of repeated interactions and vulnerability in forming friendships. Pi's business model focuses on supporting event creators rather than charging them, aiming to stimulate a gig economy around social gatherings. Dunn emphasizes the need for a cultural shift towards valuing platonic friendships and the role of technology in facilitating these connections.