New York · LA · SF

A hosted social life for high agency people.

Thoughtfully curated dinners, gatherings, workouts, conversations, and weekend escapes designed to help you build the kind of friendships that used to happen naturally.

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Private dinner · SoHo
Private dinner · SoHo
Natural wine · Tribeca
Natural wine · Tribeca
Gallery walk · Chelsea
Gallery walk · Chelsea
Sauna + brunch · Williamsburg
Sauna + brunch · Williamsburg
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Why ThirdPlan

Real life has become weirdly inconvenient.

Meeting people used to just happen. Now it's dating apps, networking events, or through a screen. In a world of algorithms, feeds, and AI-generated everything, real human connection feels harder to find and more valuable than ever. ThirdPlan makes it easier to meet people you'd actually want to spend time with.

01

You meet people in person.

Less talking to AI and more talking to people. There's a kind of conversation that only happens face to face, the thing every app keeps selling but none of them have. This is where you find it again.

02

Friendship comes first.

This is about people you'd actually want in your life. Nobody's swiping and nobody's matching. Romance can happen, but it's never the point.

03

Every room is built to fit.

We get to know who you are first. Then we shape the group around it. You walk in already among your kind of people.

04

Someone else does the work.

You don't have to host, plan, or make the first move. A curator handles the details, makes introductions, and keeps the conversation flowing. Just show up to have a good time.

Four steps to a better social life.

STEP 01

Tell us about yourself.

What you're into and who you'd like to meet.

STEP 02

We curate the group.

Every group is hand-picked by a real person based on chemistry.

STEP 03

Get the invite.

Details land in your inbox the day before.

STEP 04

Just show up.

We'll handle the rest. Every gathering is hosted by a curator.

Experiences

Choose what you are in the mood for.

From casual dinners to weekend getaways in the Hamptons, there's always something worth showing up for.

Dinner Tables
6–8 SEATS

Dinner Tables

Small curated dinners around a shared theme, lifestyle, or interest.

Founder Circles
10–14 SEATS

Founder Circles

Conversations for builders, operators, and investors. Nobody's pitching.

Food, Art & Culture
8–12 SEATS

Food, Art & Culture

Natural wine, chef's tables, jazz, gallery walks, cocktail classes.

Get Moving
ACTIVE

Get Moving

Run clubs, climbing, pickleball, hikes, wellness mornings, and more.

Weekend Escapes
PREMIUM

Weekend Escapes

Sailing, ski trips, and private chef weekends in the Hamptons.

Receipts

The story so far.

Turns out people still like meeting in person.

2,400+
Members across NY, LA and SF
Dinner conversation
Six-person dinner · SoHo
500+
Gatherings
Natural wine
Natural wine · Tribeca
94%
Would come back
Friends laughing
Cold plunge + brunch · Williamsburg

The people are the experience.

ThirdPlan works because we put thought into who's in the room. Every member is reviewed by a real person so gatherings feel natural, welcoming, and worth showing up for.

Application-based membership
Real identities only
Every profile reviewed by a human
Private guest lists
Respect-first culture
Feedback after every gathering
Upcoming

This week's line-up.

Members see the full list and apply per event.

THU · 7:30 PM · SOHO

Private Dinner: AI Builders & Investors

For founders, engineers, investors, and operators building around AI. No cold pitching.

$85
~5 going
SAT · 6:00 PM · CHELSEA

Gallery Walk + Natural Wine

For people who like art, design, photography, and low-pressure conversation.

$55
~5 going
SUN · 10:30 AM · WILLIAMSBURG

Cold Plunge + Brunch Circle

For wellness-curious people who want an active social morning.

$65
~6 going
WED · 7:00 PM · FLATIRON

Founder Circle: Consumer AI in 2026

A guided discussion for builders, investors, and operators in consumer AI.

$120
Invite only
Questions

Things people ask first.

No. We're friendship-first. Romantic possibility is welcome but never the point. You tell us what you're open to during profile, and we match the guest list accordingly.
A human curates every event. We balance interests, energy, background, age, and social intent. Our matching assistant suggests fits; we make the final call.
We review every profile within 48 hours. You'll either be approved, waitlisted, or asked for a little more info. We keep the bar high so the gatherings stay good.
24 hours before the event you'll receive the exact address, dress code, host info, and arrival instructions. Mystery is part of the experience.
It depends on the event. Each listing tells you exactly what's included. Sometimes it's the full experience, sometimes it's the reservation and curation while food and drinks are paid at the venue.
Full refunds 72+ hours out. Credit only between 24–72 hours. No refunds within 24 hours. Premium events have stricter policies, called out on the listing.
New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco at launch. We're rolling out city by city based on member density and venue partnerships.

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