The courage to say hi
Ice Breaker is a calm space for real world connection. Not dating. Not social media. Just a gentle way to help people feel open to a friendly moment.
Most people want to connect, but real life moves fast. We get tired, distracted, and unsure of how to approach someone without it feeling awkward or overwhelming. Ice Breaker was built to soften that moment.
When someone checks in and sets their vibe, they are quietly saying they are open to conversation. No swiping. No pressure. No guessing games. Just a small signal that lets two people feel a little braver at the same time.
The goal is not followers or matches. It is presence. It is kindness. It is giving people the courage to say hi and letting real connection happen in the spaces we already share.
We partner with warm local spaces that want to make quiet connection easier.
Ice Breaker helps guests feel open to friendly moments without pressure. No events, no awkward mixers, just soft signals.
We are looking for founding cafes and cozy spaces who want to be part of Ice Breaker’s early rollout.
Email Daniel at daniel.pase@theicebreaker.org
The people helping bring real world connection back to life.
Founder and CEO
Builds Ice Breaker with a focus on warmth, courage, and real human connection. Leads product vision, partnerships, and brand direction.
Co Founder and Head of Development
Leads development across mobile and backend. Turns Ice Breaker into a calm, intuitive product that reflects the heart behind it.
Head of Community and Partnerships
Builds relationships with local venues, leads ambassador programs, and helps Ice Breaker show up in the cozy places where people already gather.
Head of Safety and Privacy
Designs and oversees safety systems, privacy controls, and moderation tools to ensure every interaction feels safe and grounded.
Data Analysis Intern
Helps improve how Ice Breaker understands vibe tags, check in behavior, and real world usage through thoughtful analysis.
People and Hiring Coordinator
Supports team growth, onboarding, and communication so that every new person understands the heart behind Ice Breaker from day one.
Local Partnership Coordinator
Connects with local cafés and community spaces, supports partnership onboarding, and helps bring Ice Breaker into warm places where real connection can happen in person.
Brand Ambassador
Represents Ice Breaker in local spaces, spreads the mission of real connection, and helps more people feel confident saying hi out in the world.
Backend Developer
Focuses on backend logic and infrastructure that keeps Ice Breaker fast, reliable, and ready to scale as more people join.
Mobile Developer
Works on the mobile experience so that checking in, setting a vibe, and finding nearby connection feels simple and natural.
UI/UX Emotional Storyteller
Designs the flow and feel of Ice Breaker, shaping screens and interactions that guide users gently from curiosity to connection.
If you want to partner, support the Kickstarter, or just say hi, reach out.
Partner with us
We’re working with a small group of founding cafés and cozy spaces who believe connection should feel safe, respectful, and human.
Ice Breaker is designed to encourage real conversation without disrupting the space you’ve created. No loud prompts. No forced interactions. Just gentle signals that help people feel more comfortable being there.
We build slowly and intentionally, alongside partners who care about comfort as much as community.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.
You can share your cafe, city, or how you found Ice Breaker to help us follow up better.