After going through a separation, Herdle creator, Carmen, found herself craving new, real-life connections. Not another app, not another chat thread — something real. She wanted to get out there, meet new people, and experience life again. And as she spoke to others, she realised something bigger: so many of us feel disconnected.

We get caught up in routines, move cities, outgrow friend groups, and feel awkward starting over, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to belong somewhere.

The idea for Herdle had been on Carmen’s mind for years. But it wasn’t until she hit reset on her own life that she realised an app like Herdle had a place in the world.

Carmen says, “I wanted to create a platform that helped people find their people, build their village and create moments that matter. Life is sometimes missing spontaneity and fun, and Herdle can help people find that again.”

Herdle is now more than just an app, it’s a movement to rebuild the village. To take loneliness seriously — not with pity, but with possibility.