Host
Wanda
Hosts the Wednesday circle · 3 PM
Fridays & Wednesdays · Durham, NC
Meet the people in the room.
A free coffee circle in Durham. Fridays 9 AM, Wednesdays 3 PM.
Every week the circle goes around. Each person shares where they're at, what they can offer and one ask. Then you say who you want to talk to. When it's mutual, you grab a coffee.
Founded by Farad Ali & Christiaan Heijmen. Wednesdays hosted by Wanda and George.
Host
Host
George
Hosts the Wednesday circle · 3 PM
Host
Christiaan Heijmen
Hosts the Friday circle · 9 AM
Host
Farad Ali
Hosts the Friday circle · 9 AM
Your hosts
Every circle is free.
Fridays and Wednesdays. No ticket, no sign-up fee.
The app is free.
No credit card, no paid plan, no premium tier.
Help comes first.
A helpful conversation comes before any pitch.
The card wall
Some of the people in the circle.
Real members who published a card. First name and what they do, in their own words.
Your week, your circle
Two circles. One open door.
- Farad Ali
- Christiaan Heijmen
The Friday Circle
Fridays · 9 to 11 AM
Historic Mutual Tower, Durham
411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 410Durham, NC 27701
Hosts Farad Ali and Christiaan Heijmen
Farad and Christiaan started Coffee & Conversation and still greet people at the door.
- Wanda
- George
First time?
Swipe right on people you'd like to talk to.
If they say yes too, it's a match.
Pick a time. Coffee after the circle.
The go-around, then the swipe
Three lines. One yes. A coffee.
Swipe right on people you'd like to talk to.
If they say yes too, it's a match.
Pick a time. Coffee after the circle.
Try it
Example cards · AI portraits
Swipe the card right or left, or tap a button.With the deck selected, use the arrow keys. ← Not now→ Let's talk
Demo only. No contact details or messages are exchanged here.
Good news
It's a match!
You and your match both want to talk.
In the real app, you pick a time for coffee after the circle or a short call.
Who's in the room
Different paths. A shared table.
From 45 people who answered our room survey. Self-reported.
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89%
live across the Triangle
Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary and nearby.
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64%
work solo or in teams of ten or fewer
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22%
are founders
Alongside educators, nonprofit leaders, consultants and people between roles.
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62%
come rarely or every few months
You don't have to come every week to belong.
Answers from 45 people. Self-reported. Not a census.
Voices from the room
Don't take our word for it.
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“The people in the room definitely care about helping each other.”
Angelo PosillicoCRPC™, Financial Advisor
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“Step into the room and let the room change you.”
Matt HaverkampCo-host, He Said, Son Said
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“It's not just your normal networking event where you hand somebody a card and then you never talk to them again.”
Sarah GraveleyThe Grounded Ledger
Before your first hello
A few good questions.
Does it cost anything?
No. Both circles are free to attend and the app is free to use. There is no paid plan and no credit card.
Do I have to come every week?
No. You can join and use the app without attending. Your card works between circles, and a call counts as much as a coffee.
Do I need a specific ask?
No. Start with something you can offer and add an ask whenever you have one. There's no obligation to trade help.
What happens when we both say yes?
You pick a time. Coffee happens after the Friday circle, or you can do a call. If nobody picks a time in 72 hours, the app books coffee after the next circle for both of you. You can change it.
When is my email shared?
When a coffee is booked. The first time you book one, the app asks you to confirm your email with a 6 digit code. After a coffee is booked and you both confirmed, you each see the other's email. You can report or hide someone at any time.
Are the cards in the demo real people?
No. The cards in this demo are invented, with AI-generated portraits, so you can see how it works. Inside the app every card is a real member.
Pull up a chair. See you this week.
Bring your three lines. We'll bring the coffee.
Your email is shared only when a coffee is booked.