Create and manage any small group in a fast, fun way - with Pods. Matcha's integrated tech makes it easy to set up, schedule, message async, and meet LIVE! with the people you want to meet with. First pod's free > Unlock unlimited pods with Matcha Pro.
👋 Hi, I’m Melissa. Ex-Google, 17 year marketer, and 4x Startup Founder.
You might have heard of Matcha (www.matcha.so) as a tech platform that enables 1:1 matching programs for any community or group. [If you haven't heard of us, I'm not offended 😆]
TODAY, My awesome team released our first product for individuals (like YOU!) that makes it easy and FUN to create small, invite-only, recurring group meetings - without all the juggling and struggling.
Introducing: Matcha PODS
👥 Gather your favorite peers for a monthly check-in to unlock, inspire, and vent
💡 Set up biweekly customer feedback sessions for your new product
📖 Create a digital book club without juggling calendars and video platforms
👩🎓 Gather with fellow students from a course you took, to keep up your learning
🎯 Assemble a few folks working on a shared goal, to stay accountable with quarterly checkins
It's silly easy and the first pod is free for everyone. 🆓
- Pick a focus for your pod.
- Invite up to 5 other people.
- Set a timeline and cadence that works for your group.
- Use Matcha's integrated scheduling, async messaging, and live video chat
- Give high fives all around
Learn more and get started at: https://matcha.so/products/pods
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Wow, this sounds like a game changer, Melissa! The idea of using Pods to streamline group interactions is spot on—especially in a world where juggling calendars feels like an extreme sport. 🚀 Plus, who doesn't love the idea of a digital book club without the headaches of coordinating everyone’s schedules?
I can totally see entrepreneurs using this for product feedback sessions too. The async messaging feature alone is a lifesaver! Can't wait to test out my first pod for free. Here's to unlocking some serious potential and having some fun while at it! 🌟
P.S. Excited to see how Matcha Pro ramps things up even further! Keep it up, team! #PODs #ProductivityMakers
Wow, Melissa! This sounds like a game-changer for group meetings. 💡 Love the concept of "PODS"—it’s about time we had a solution that cuts through the scheduling chaos. Setting up biweekly feedback sessions and book clubs without the headache? Count me in! Can't wait to see how the community embraces this. Looking forward to unlocking my first pod! Upvoted! 🆙
Love the concept of Pods! How does Matcha ensure privacy and security within the groups? Are there any plans to incorporate video conferencing in the future?
This will allow like-minded people to connect so easily and on-the-go! Love the idea. Congratulations on the launch!
Hey, so can we interact with new people as well or only with the people we know?
Congratulations on the launch! Love the UI : )
So another tech startup thinks they can make our lives "fun and easy" but will it really work better than the dozen other apps we already juggle, sure it might sound good on paper but we all know the reality's gonna be different
This looks super interesting, Melissa! I'm curious about how Matcha PODS handle the scheduling aspect. Is there any built-in integration with popular calendar apps? Also, how do you manage notifications for group members? 🚀
Matcha: Pods is such a fresh take on organizing group meetings! It feels designed for people who want to connect without the usual hassle of scheduling chaos. With the ability to create small, invite-only pods, you can easily gather friends, colleagues, or classmates around specific topics or goals—how cool is that?
I love that you can pick your pod's focus, invite up to five others, and set your own cadence. It’s perfect for those monthly catch-ups or even for ongoing projects where accountability is key. Plus, the async messaging feature means you can keep the conversation going even when everyone’s schedules don’t align.
And let’s not forget, the first pod is free! It’s a great way to dive in without commitment. The integrated scheduling and live video chat really take the pressure off planning. Super intuitive and user-friendly! I can't wait to see how Matcha evolves this tool further—maybe more features for pod themes or collaboration tools? Keep it up, Melissa and team!
Congratulations, Melissa! 🎉 Matcha PODS sounds like a game-changer for community engagement. The ease of scheduling and live meetings will definitely boost participation. Excited to see how it evolves on PH!
Love the way this allows like-minded people to meet remotely and keep each other accountable to a specific topic! 🚀 congrats on the launch!
Great to see Matcha launching Pods! This is such a practical solution for managing small groups without the usual chaos. The features like async messaging and integrated scheduling sound super helpful! I'm especially excited about the potential for monthly check-ins—having that regular connection can really boost accountability. Kudos to you, @melissa_moody, and the team for bringing this to life! Looking forward to giving it a try and seeing the impact it can make. 🚀
@melissa_moody amazing for your product I have tried it and I really want to recommend to my relatives at the office that this product is available...and congratulations on the launch of the product
If everything's so "integrated" then why does it feel like just another app with shiny promises but basically the same features as before tech overload much maybe focus on simplicity instead users don't need more complications they need usable tools or it ends up being useless, also what's with the live meet ups people want async because they don’t have time for live guessing that wasn’t considered deeply huh
@melissa_moody Loved the idea behind this! Congratulations on the launch! Will definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
@melissa_moody what an amazing idea. Very cool tool. really saves time. Thanks to you and the team for creating an efficient product!
Melissa, this is such a great idea for small group collaboration! does it support integrating with existing calendars or is everything managed within the platform?
Congrats on the launch Melissa! So, how would this work next to your Whatsapp group? And what does a Pod has that I can't manage within my Whatsapp group? It looks exciting!
