Our Story
📍Based in Canada
We’re JamSocial, an emerging platform gamifying how people connect at events.
Starting new conversations can often feel awkward, so we make talking to new people as easy as playing a fun game (at both in-person and virtual events).
How It Started:
The Origin of JamSocial
What began as a simple attempt to help a friend strike up a conversation has grown into a platform that now helps thousands of people spark meaningful connections at in-person and virtual events that might never have happened otherwise.
Late Night Study Session
During a late-night study session, a friend told me he was trying to get a girl's number but only had her Instagram. Wanting to help, I built a simple app to make it easier to break the ice and get her number. He never got the number—but that moment sparked something bigger.
Abroad in The Netherlands
A few months later, I went on an exchange program in the Netherlands and found myself facing a similar challenge. It was surprisingly difficult to meet people my age, let alone get to know them beyond a quick introduction. Like any good study abroad experience, it came with plenty of city exploration. While walking through Amsterdam, I noticed a lamp post with a Dutch sign that translated to: “Meet four others for coffee – sign up.” I thought, that’s a great idea. I wondered if people back in Canada would be interested in something like this. Were there others feeling the same kind of isolation—unsure how to genuinely meet and connect with new people in person?
Building Community at Home
Determined to bridge that gap, I began hosting networking events in my city to bring people together. But I quickly noticed a recurring challenge—while people showed up, it was still awkward to spark meaningful conversations, especially for introverts like me. I thought back to the app I had built for my friend and decided to create something new: Jam Bingo, a digital icebreaker game designed to make starting conversations feel natural, fun, and effortless.
A Growing Movement
What started as a personal challenge and side project has grown into something much bigger. Event organizers began requesting Jam Bingo for their own gatherings, and after countless late-night coding sessions—and thousands of smiles and laughs—Jam Bingo has now powered over 100 events across Canada, the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico, Honduras, and Germany. It has helped spark more than 4,000 players and 7,000 conversations that might never have happened otherwise (and still counting).
JamSocial | Ready to Break the Ice at your next event?
At JamSocial, we will transform your event with Jam Bingo and help your attendees forge meaningful connections. Join the movement that is sparking conversations around the world.
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JamSocialClub
On the last Monday of every month, 50 people with shared interests or in the same age group come together in your city to meet new people and make new friends—Join The Jam Social Club.
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