Gist IRL Social

4.6•573 ratings

San Francisco, CA, US

About us

Gist is a guided experience designed to make it simpler for humans to connect intentionally, meaningfully, and without the noise.

Each mixer has a unique theme. Through a series of one-on-one 8-minute rounds, you get to meet everyone in the room. You show up as you are: no bios, no algorithms, no judgment. Just real people meeting in real life, with structure that makes it efficient, non-awkward, and unexpectedly joyful.

Whether you're here for new friendships, collaborators, or a deeper sense of presence, Gist creates space for mutual discovery — of others and of self.

We’re not building another networking tool — we’re restoring what it means to truly connect, and inviting you to try it for yourself.

Upcoming events

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Galentines Speed-Friending (San Jose)
Sun, Feb 8 · 1:00 PM PST
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, 1649 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA, US
Speed-friending for gal-pals in San Jose!

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Meet a diverse group of local women and discover who shares your specific interests. This evening is designed to unite women who are ready to share ideas, swap tips over a beer tasting, and spark new friendships. Our main goal is to help you form friendships and go-to circles for all your future activities!

Welcome! Here's Your Guide to the Event.

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 1:20PM+)
Quick profile setup on your phone via the link above.

Step 2: Speed-Friending via the app (1:30PM ~ 2:30PM)
At the start of each new round, our app pairs you with your next one-on-one match.

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (2:30PM+)
Once the speed-friending concludes, feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.
PS: Please support the venue by getting an item off their menu.
111 attendees
1 seat left
Social Mixer for Health, Fitness & Wellness Enthusiasts
Tue, Feb 10 · 6:30 PM PST
Transamerica Redwood Park, 600 Montgomery street, San Francisco, CA, US
🎟️ Join for Free

VIBE:
A structured wellness‑focused mixer with 8‑minute, speed‑friending‑style conversations on health, fitness, nutrition, diet, and overall wellness. Meet ~6 like‑minded attendees through guided rotations, followed by a 30‑minute open mingle with anyone.

FORMAT:
BEFORE EVENT: 🎟️ Join & Quick Profile Setup from your Phone
6:30 PM: On arrival, 🎟️ Check-In & Meet your First Match
6:30-7:30PM: 8-minute Conversations with each Match (you'll meet 6-7 people)
7:30 PM+: Open mingle, Talk freely with anyone.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.
34 attendees
Galentines Speed-Friending [Oakland]
Thu, Feb 12 · 6:30 PM PST
Oakland United Beerworks, 262 2nd Street, Oakland, CA, US
🎟️ Join & Check-In

Speed-friending for Gal-Pals!

Meet a diverse group of local women and discover who shares your specific interests. This evening is designed to unite women who are ready to share ideas, swap tips over a beer tasting, and spark new friendships. Our main goal is to help you form friendships and go-to circles for all your future activities!

Welcome! Here's Your Guide to the Event.

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 6:20PM+)
Quick profile setup on your phone via the link above.

Step 2: Speed-Friending via the app (6:30PM ~ 7:30PM)
At the start of each new round, our app pairs you with your next one-on-one match.

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (7:30PM+)
Once the speed-friending concludes, feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.

PS: Please support the venue by getting an item off their menu.
137 attendees
Creative Minds Speed-Friending
Sat, Feb 21 · 2:00 PM PST
Almanac Beer Co., 651 West Tower Ave, Alameda, CA, US
Find Your Creative Crew!

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Are you tired of the isolation that often comes with creative work? Do you struggle to find like-minded collaborators? We know the feeling. That's why we created Creative Minds Speed-Friending. This evening is specifically designed to unite passionate creative professionals, artists, designers, and innovators to share ideas, swap tips, and spark new collaborations or friendships.

Welcome! Here's Your Guide to the Event.

🎟️ Join & Check-In

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 1:50PM)
Quick profile setup on your phone via the link above.

Step 2: Speed-Friending via the app (2:00PM ~ 3:00PM)
At the start of each new round, our app pairs you with your next one-on-one match.

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (3:00PM+)
Once the speed-friending concludes, feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.

PS: Please support the venue by getting an item off their menu.
44 attendees