How Two Yale Students Built a $3M Social Network

Authored by BDiGiT MAGAZINE
April 10, 2025

Two Yale students, Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, are on a mission to reinvent how Gen Z builds relationships—starting with Series, a new AI-powered social networking platform that just raised an impressive $3 million in pre-seed funding.

Series takes a fresh approach to online connection by ditching the pressure-filled dynamics of traditional social media. Instead of chasing likes, followers, or algorithmic popularity, users are introduced to each other through thoughtful, AI-driven conversations directly via iMessage—creating space for real, authentic interactions that actually matter.

What started as a podcast exploring the nuances of modern connection soon evolved into a chatbot experiment, and has now matured into a fast-growing platform that resonates deeply with a generation craving substance over surface.

Backed by investors who believe in its long-term potential, Series isn’t stopping at college campuses. The vision is bold—expanding into spaces like dating, finance, education, and more, where meaningful digital relationships can unlock new value.

In a digital world full of noise, Series is betting big on depth—and Gen Z is listening.