Our Mission: End Loneliness Through Connection
We believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported. Harthio was born from the simple truth that meaningful conversations can heal, inspire, and transform lives.
The Story Behind Harthio
In 2023, our founder Oluwaseyi Akinlolu was going through a difficult health crisis. Despite being surrounded by people, he felt completely alone in his struggle. Traditional networking felt shallow, therapy was expensive, and friends, while caring, couldn't relate to his specific challenges.
That's when he had a simple but powerful realization: somewhere out there was someone who had walked his exact path and would understand completely. The problem wasn't a lack of empathetic people—it was the lack of a way to find them.
Harthio was born from this insight. We're not just another social platform or networking app. We're a bridge between people who need support and those who can provide it, based on shared experiences and genuine understanding.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do at Harthio, from product decisions to community policies.
Empathy First
Every feature, every policy, every decision starts with understanding human emotions and needs.
Safety & Trust
We create spaces where vulnerability is protected and authentic connection can flourish.
Inclusive Community
Everyone deserves support, regardless of background, identity, or life circumstances.
Intentional Matching
Quality over quantity. We focus on creating meaningful connections, not endless options.
Continuous Learning
We constantly evolve based on user feedback and research on human connection.
Global Impact
Loneliness is a global epidemic. We're building solutions that work across cultures and borders.
Meet the Team
A diverse group of builders, dreamers, and connection enthusiasts.
Oluwaseyi Akinlolu
Founder & CEO
Visionary leader who experienced the loneliness epidemic firsthand and decided to create a platform for meaningful human connections.
Tosin Adewumi
Product Manager
Product strategist focused on creating user-centered experiences that facilitate authentic connections and meaningful conversations.
Ojo Olokun
Community Manager
Community advocate ensuring every interaction on Harthio is safe, supportive, and aligned with our values of empathy and understanding.
Our Vision
We envision a world where no one has to face their struggles alone. Where meaningful conversations replace surface-level interactions. Where finding someone who truly understands your situation is just a few clicks away.
End Loneliness
Create a world where everyone has access to meaningful human connection and support.
Build Understanding
Foster deeper empathy and connection between people from all walks of life.
Join Our Mission
Help us build a world where no one has to face their struggles alone. Every conversation matters.