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make real friends.
no phones invited.
a community for the always-on. phone-free experiences, deeper relationships, and a place for presence.
first month $25 · then $40/mo · cancel anytime · founding rate locked in
how it works ~
four steps to find your people.
reclaim your attention, deepen your relationships, and feel lighter than you have in a long time. here's the arc, in four steps.
step 01
join in 60 seconds
just your card and email. we onboard you to the community and hand you the calendar for your city.
step 02
pick your first event
5+ events every month in your city, for whatever vibe or social level you're feeling. every one is included with your membership. rsvp with one click.
step 03
show up, lock your phone, and meet new friends
we safely lock your phone into our phone hotel. for a few hours, you're completely present and undistracted, probably for the first time in a long time. everyone's there for the right reasons. you leave with a bunch of new friends worth seeing again.
step 04
come back. bring a friend. build the community.
use your monthly guest pass. show up to members-only hangouts. attend more events. week after week, the familiar faces become the ones you can't wait to see.
the programming ~
5+ events every month, all included.
three flavors of phone-free experience across every city we're in. all yours with membership.
socials, salon discussions, dinners, nights out. the kind of depth and serendipity an app can't match.
journaling, reading, admin nights, meditation, digital wellness workshops. space to actually think.
yoga, pilates, dance, breathwork, sauna, cold plunge, nature walks. the dopamine your phone can't give you.
the founding member offer ~
the whole first month for the price of one event.
a single event ticket is $25. we're giving you your first month at the same price. that unlocks every phone-free experience, a monthly guest pass, free products from top wellness brands, and a new group of best friends.
what's included every month
unlimited entry to kanso events
$150+
one +1 guest pass every month
$60
discounts on partner events
$50
members-only hangouts + gatherings
$60+
partner brand perks + product drops
$100+
15% off kanso products + merch
varies
meeting your new best friends
priceless
founding member pricing, locked in
forever
stacked value
$420+
your first month
$25
for reference: individual kanso event tickets run $25 for our lowest and $40 for our higher-touch experiences. bringing a friend is normally $20–$30 on top of that. members get all of it included.
then $40/mo · cancel anytime · founding rate locked in
don't take our word for it ~
real people. real stories.
“We accidentally made lifelong friends at the Kanso event we went to. It was seriously lifechanging.”
Rachel, New York
“Had THE BEST TIME! I feel like I made so many friends and have a few hangouts planned. You're building something magical!”
Lauren, New York
“Kanso has had a tremendous impact on my mental and physical health, relationships and overall well-being.”
Matt, New York
“The quality of the people at Kanso events is A+. One of my favorite experiences in NYC.”
Tiffany, San Diego
“In a world that becomes increasingly digitized, it is so refreshing to find a group of people willing to disconnect and interact face to face.”
Andrew, San Diego
“Kanso events are amazing. What really elevates it is the quality of the attendees.”
Jeff, New York
the good stuff ~
six reasons people
become members.
this isn't a friendship-matching app or a networking platform. it's a community of humans who share the same values and want to spend more time offline together.
new best friends, actually
come solo and meet new people. come with existing friends and go deeper. either way you leave with someone you can't wait to see again.
events worth putting your phone down for
nights out, intimate concerts, fitness and wellness classes, community service. weekly programming that gets you out of your routine and into something you'll actually remember.
your city, but smaller
members-only hangouts and lowkey gatherings designed to build friendship through repetition. seeing the same faces week after week is how real relationships are formed.
your attention back
a few hours where a screen isn't competing for your attention. presence, the way you remember it.
a life you look forward to
5+ events every month in your city, for whatever vibe or social level you're feeling. every one of them included.
a community, not an algorithm
the person next to you isn't matched by a swipe, survey, or code. they're there because they share your values: deep connection, wellness, and staying human in a digital world.
first month $25 · then $40/mo · cancel anytime · founding rate locked in
moments from our events ~
Quality time with quality people, completely present.
between events ~
the community portal.
membership doesn't stop when the event ends. this is where you keep the momentum.
the member directory
search by city, interest, and values. find people to grab coffee with, join for a workout, or link up on a random wednesday.
members-only WhatsApp chat
the group thread where casual hangouts get planned between events. coffee runs, workout buddies, the new spot everyone's talking about, and all the fun stuff to do in your city together.
perks + product drops
exclusive discounts and free product drops from top mission-aligned wellness brands. the good stuff, first.
still thinking? ~
common questions.
what happens after my first month?+
you roll onto the standard $40/month founding rate. that price is locked in for you for as long as you stay subscribed, even after we raise it for new members. and yes, you can cancel anytime from your dashboard.
what if I don't know anyone?+
most guests come alone. that's the whole point. after your first event you'll walk out with friends you actually want to see again. everyone's there for the same reason you are.
how does the phone locker work?+
it operates like a coat check. you drop your phone into a locker at the door, and you can reclaim it anytime during the event. we just ask that you step out of the main space to make a call or text, so the room stays fully present.
what kinds of events do you host?+
structured socials, fitness classes, intimate concerts, admin nights, craft nights, plus curated dinners and workshops. the common thread: everything is 100% phone-free, so you can be fully present. we're always developing new formats to help you connect, reflect, and release. every event is included with membership.
who's this for?+
someone always on. driven, growth-minded, and proactive about their career, health, and relationships. they care about being present and building deep relationships with the people around them. they see the downsides of constant connectivity, but their de(vices) are also the tools that get them ahead. they don't want to quit tech, they want a healthier relationship with it.
is this a dating app?+
no. no swiping, no matching, no dm's. we're a community of people who share the same values and care about deep connection. plenty of friendships (and occasionally more) start here, but that's not the pitch.
can I cancel before I get charged again?+
yes. cancel from your member dashboard before your renewal date and you won't be charged.
a note from the founder ~
I started kanso because my own relationship with tech wasn't where I wanted it. I was spending all day on my big screen for work, then reaching for the small one to unwind or fire off “one more email.” I'd walk away from those sessions feeling worse than when I started. and as a driven person, the internal conflict was real: the same habits I wanted to break were the ones keeping my business running.
so I started digging into the research. what kept coming up: dopamine burnout, social isolation, and over-reliance on AI aren't separate problems. they feed each other.
what finally worked wasn't another app or product. it was quality time with quality people. the best way to spend less time on your phone is designing a life more exciting than the screen.
so we built the thing I wanted. a community of intentional people who value their attention, care about the art of human connection, and are actively building a healthier relationship with tech. come see what it feels like.
— randy, founder
your people are waiting ~
come find them offline.
try your first month for the price of a single event. lock in the founding rate before we raise prices for new members.
first month $25 · then $40/mo · cancel anytime