Hiking
Found her trail tribe.
Lucía moved to a new city alone. Within two weeks she had four hiking buddies and a Saturday ritual that changed her year.
THIRDSPACE is making history by connecting people through their true passions, hobbies, sports, and shared interests — a place to meet, support, and accompany each other, far from the hate, spam, gossip, and dark business of traditional social networks.
A 6-pillar comparison between what traditional social networks offer and what THIRDSPACE was designed to be from day one.
Algorithms that amplify hate and outrage
Algorithms that highlight shared passions
Endless ads and dark business models
Transparent, member-centered economy
Anonymous trolls and toxic spam
Verified members, real human connection
Comparison culture and anxiety
Supportive spaces, growth and companionship
Strangers yelling at strangers
Real events and meetups in your city
Data harvested and sold to advertisers
Privacy by design, your data is yours
In 1989, sociologist Ray Oldenburg described "third places" — cafés, parks, squares, clubs, libraries — as essential anchors of community life. Places where strangers became neighbors, where ideas were exchanged over coffee, where belonging was built one conversation at a time.
Then social media promised to digitize all of that. Instead, they exploited our attention, turned outrage into a weapon, replaced friendship with follower counts, and sold our humanity to the highest bidder. Loneliness became epidemic. Anxiety became the default. We've never felt more "connected" — nor more alone.
THIRDSPACE is our answer. Not another feed post. Not another ad platform. Not another stage for personal branding. A digital third place — built around what you genuinely love, the people who share those passions, and the real-world moments that turn acquaintances into friends.
"A real social platform, for real people, with real lives."
Every person deserves a community where they feel seen, valued, and at home.
Time here should leave you energized, never empty. Calm technology, by design.
Zero tolerance for hate, harassment, or dark patterns that exploit human weakness.
The best moments happen offline. We measure success in real encounters, not screen time.
No infinite scroll. No follower counts. No vanity metrics. Just a simple path from passion to presence.
Choose the passions, hobbies, sports, and interests that truly energize you. We use them to show you people and communities — never to target ads.
Discover communities based on passions and verified members near you. Join conversations, RSVP to events, or create your own circle.
The platform succeeds when you put down your phone. Coffee, hikes, workshops, amateur sports — the third space is where you show up.
Hiking
Lucía moved to a new city alone. Within two weeks she had four hiking buddies and a Saturday ritual that changed her year.
Crafts
Andrés runs a Sunday pottery circle. Twelve regulars. Zero ads. The space he wished he had when he was learning.
Astronomy
One telescope, a clear night, six members who met on THIRDSPACE — the first stargazing meetup became a monthly tradition.
Sports
Mariana found a recreational soccer league two blocks from her house. Now she also coaches the youngest player.
Reading
A book club that meets in person. No algorithms deciding who reads what. Just five people, three bottles, one great novel.
Wellness
Diego matched with someone training for the same half marathon. Accountability beat motivation. They both finished.
AI-powered matching based on hobbies, sports, interests, and life passions — not by who shouts loudest.
Find real-life meetups, sports leagues, hobby clubs, and workshops happening in your neighborhood.
Verified identity layer + zero-tolerance moderation + mindful design. No room for bullying here.
Self-governed circles around any passion — from astronomy to climbing — with tools for hosts.
No infinite scroll, no rage-bait. Threaded discussions designed for depth, listening, and mutual support.
Find a buddy for hikes, study sessions, recovery, the gym, or just for the joy of company.
No data selling. No hidden profiles. End-to-end encrypted messages. Your social profile is yours, period.
Sustainable model: optional premium membership unlocks special tools.
Global social media advertising and subscription market by 2027
Interest, community, and event platforms (Meetup, Discord, Strava)
Realistic 5-year capture among millennials and Gen Z prioritizing privacy
"A rare alignment of vision, timing, and execution. THIRDSPACE is what the post-attention-economy generation has been waiting for."
Dr. Helena Marsh
Tech Ethics Researcher · Stanford
"The most thoughtful approach to community-tech I've reviewed this year. Real product, real founders, real moat."
Carlos Mendieta
Partner · LATAM Ventures
"The beta felt like coming home. I made three real friends through hiking circles in my first month."
Sofía Linares
Beta Member · Madrid
Founder & CEO
CEO & Co-Founder, LeisureLink, Inc./ThirdSpace. San Francisco Bay Area
Co-Founder & CMO
Co-Founder | ThirdSpace designed to transform real-world discoveries and connections.
Q1 2025
Concept & Vision
Q4 2025
MVP & Closed Beta
Q2 2026
Second Seed · Public Beta
Q4 2026
Official Launch