Guest: Kiran Rodriguez joins Paul to share the personal story and mission behind NeuroMatch—a new platform that creates safer, Neurodiversity-Affirming spaces for dating, friendship, and community. We delve into feature choices such as chat prompts, voice notes, dyslexia-friendly colour settings, and verification; why starting local in Hampshire is important; and how the team is addressing safety, moderation, and crisis signposting.

Notable quotes

• “ADHD is very hard to live with… It’s shaped me because I’ve learned how to be strong and resilient.”
• “Prompts are there to help when you can’t think of what to say first.”
• “I’m dyslexic—I want people to choose the colour that helps them read.”
• “Friendship comes first… some people just want someone to talk to when they’re lonely.”
• “You’re never alone… there’s always somebody you can connect with.”

Resources & links

• NeuroMatch (soft-launch; website first, app later): neuromatchapp.co.uk
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuromatchapp/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-rodriguez-1a625276?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neuromatchapp?_t=ZN-90C62rnsqrn&_r=1
• Follow for meetups in Hampshire (UK) and global rollout updates
• Support & safety: in-platform reporting + support hub (as described)

Call to action

• If you’re an ND seeking an authentic connection, join the NeuroMatch soft launch to share feedback and help shape the platform.
• Creators & orgs in neurodiversity: reach out to collaborate on the pilot.

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