Building Bridges Between People Who Matter
Penpal started with a simple belief: every person you meet has a story worth hearing. We make it easier to remember those stories, stay connected, and build relationships that matter. What began in a dorm room is now helping thousands turn chance meetings into meaningful friendships and opportunities.
What We Stand For
We believe every handshake deserves a follow-up. Every conversation deserves to be remembered. Every connection deserves the chance to grow. Our mission is simple: help people build real relationships in a digital world.
People Over Profiles
We're not here to help you collect LinkedIn connections. We're here to help you remember Sarah from the career fair who loves hiking, or the entrepreneur you met at the coffee shop who's building something amazing.
Technology That Gets Out of the Way
The best technology is invisible. One tap and you're connected—no apps to download, no awkward phone number exchanges. Then we help you nurture that connection with thoughtful reminders and smart follow-ups.
Built By Students, For Everyone
We started this in a dorm room because we were tired of losing touch with amazing people we met. Now we're helping students, entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals everywhere build networks that feel like communities.
2,000+
People Connected
Building meaningful relationships every day
10,000+
Stories Shared
Conversations that turned into friendships
5+
Campuses & Cities
Communities we proudly serve nationwide
95%
Would Recommend
People who say we helped them connect better
How We Got Here
Every great relationship starts with a story. Here's ours—from late-night dorm room conversations to helping thousands of people stay connected.
A Dorm Room Idea
A Dorm Room Idea
Started with a simple frustration: why is it so hard to stay in touch with interesting people we meet? Two students decided to fix that.
Started with a simple frustration: why is it so hard to stay in touch with interesting people we meet? Two students decided to fix that.
Our First Cards, Their First Connections
Our First Cards, Their First Connections
Launched our NFC cards and watched as people started building real relationships. Every success story reminded us why we started.
Launched our NFC cards and watched as people started building real relationships. Every success story reminded us why we started.
A Growing Community
A Growing Community
Expanded to campuses and cities nationwide. Now we're not just a product—we're a movement of people who believe in authentic connection.
Expanded to campuses and cities nationwide. Now we're not just a product—we're a movement of people who believe in authentic connection.
Be Part of Something Real
We're building more than a product—we're building a community of people who believe networking should feel human. If you care about authentic connection and want to help others build meaningful relationships, we'd love to meet you.