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DIVERGE Social Founding Circle

You felt it too, didn't you?

The exhaustion of swiping through faces. The hollow matches that go nowhere. The feeling that online dating was designed to keep you scrolling, not actually connecting.

We are building something different.

DIVERGE Social is a Canadian dating app where personality, creativity, and authentic self-expression come first. No photos upfront. No snap judgments. Just you, real and unfiltered, meeting someone the way humans were always meant to: by how they make you feel, not how they look.

We are in the build phase right now, and we want you in the room. Your perspective will shape this platform directly. Take 5 minutes to tell us what you need, and join The Founding Circle: the community of people who were here before the doors opened.

Section 1: A Little About You

Which of the following best describes you (select all that apply)?

I'm currently single and dating

I'm taking a break from dating but still curious

I'm in a relationship but here for the community and values

I identify as neurodivergent

I'm Indigenous or part of an Indigenous community

I'm just really fed up with mainstream dating apps

How would you describe your current relationship with dating apps?

I use them regularly and generally like them

I use them but honestly dread opening them

I've deleted them all and haven't looked back

I've never really used them

I'm somewhere in between

Section 2: What's Broken

What frustrates you most about how dating apps work right now (choose your top 3)?

It's all about photos. Personality doesn't stand a chance.

The swiping is mindless and exhausting

It feels unsafe or like people aren't held accountable

Matches go nowhere. Conversations die instantly.

The apps feel addictive in a way that doesn't actually serve me

There's no space for people who don't fit the mainstream mold

My data is being used in ways I don't understand or consent to

I don't trust that my information is protected

On a scale of 1 to 5, how much does this idea resonate with you: connecting with someone based on who they are, what they value, and how they express themselves, before you ever see what they look like. (1 = Not really my thing / 5 = Yes. This is exactly what I need.)

On a scale of 1 to 5, how much does this idea resonate with you: connecting with someone based on who they are, what they value, and how they express themselves, before you ever see what they look like. (1 = Not really my thing / 5 = Yes. This is exactly what I need.)

Section 3: What You Want

Which of these features excites you most (choose your top 3)?

Blind profile: connect on personality and creativity first, appearance revealed later

Seasonal and moon cycle design: your experience shifts with natural rhythms and intentions

Micro-courses on self-awareness, relational health, and emotional well-being

A badge system rooted in Indigenous visual storytelling that reflects your values and boundaries

User data ownership and full transparency over how your information is used

A community built around authentic connection, not performance

Events and real-world touchpoints, not just digital chat

If you could design your ideal online dating or connection experience from scratch, what would it feel like? What would be different?

How excited are you about DIVERGE Social as a concept? (1 = Still skeptical / 5 = I've been waiting for this.)

Section 4: Join The Founding Circle

Founding Circle members receive:

A Founding Circle badge on their DIVERGE Social profile at launch A complimentary 30-minute Muse Coaching session with Randi (available to early members) Early access to seasonal guides and moon cycle content Beta app access before public launch, plus early invites to community events

First Name

City/Province

Sign me up for the Founding Circle waitlist.

Are you interested in beta access when testing opens?

Yes, I want in as soon as possible

Yes, but I'm fine waiting for a more polished version

Maybe, let me see how it develops

No, I just want to follow along

Follow DIVERGE Social and stay close to the build (socials are coming soon).

Instagram (@divergesocial)

TikTok (@divergesocial)

LinkedIn (DIVERGE Social)

Facebook (DIVERGE Social)

YouTube (DIVERGE Social)

Section 5: Muse Coaching (Optional)

Randi Russell, DIVERGE's founder, also offers 1:1 Muse Coaching: conversations focused on relational health, authentic connection, and self-awareness. It's not therapy. It's real talk about how you show up in relationships and what you actually want from them.

Are you curious about 1:1 Muse Coaching with Randi?

Yes, I'd love to learn more

Maybe, tell me what it actually involves

No, not right now

If you're interested in coaching, what's the biggest thing you'd want to work on?

Learning how to build genuine connection instead of performing for people

Breaking patterns that keep showing up in my relationships

Rebuilding confidence and self-worth in the dating space

Understanding what I actually want and need from a relationship

Slowing down and being more intentional about who I invest in

Something else (short text)

Phew! You made it, thank you. Genuinely.

You just helped build something that doesn't exist yet but needs to.
Here's what happens next: you'll receive a confirmation to your inbox, we're building this thing seasonally, with intention, and we'll keep you close as it comes to life.
If you signed up for early Muse Coaching access, Randi will be in touch personally.
This isn't a waitlist you'll forget about. This is the beginning.
See you inside. Randi Russell, Founder of DIVERGE Social

You are more than how you look.