Meetand

Meetand is a digital platform designed to facilitate informal and professional meetings, networking, and event coordination. The service combines scheduling tools, profile-based matchmaking, and location- and interest-driven discovery to help users arrange one-on-one meetings, group gatherings, or structured events. It is commonly used by freelancers, small teams, coworking spaces, and conference organizers.

Features include calendar integration with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook, built-in virtual meeting rooms, and a messaging interface. The platform offers AI-assisted recommendations that suggest potential connections based on stated goals, skills, and overlap in interests. Users can create private or public events, manage RSVPs, and control profile visibility. Developers offer APIs and plugins for CRM systems, making it possible to embed Meetand functionality into existing workflows.

Meetand originated as a concept in the early 2020s and launched publicly in 2021 in several beta markets. It has since expanded to multiple regions and platforms, including web, iOS, and Android apps. The service emphasizes privacy and security, with data stored in regional data centers, encryption for messaging, and compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA. It offers user controls for data export, deletion, and opt-out of personalized recommendations.

Reception has been mixed: supporters cite streamlined networking and event planning, while critics point to potential over-reliance on algorithmic matching and concerns about data privacy. It faces competition from established calendar, messaging, and event platforms but maintains a niche by focusing on meet-oriented workflows.

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