Alfred Malmros

Anyone - A radically different networking app

We're bringing the 5-minute phone call back. It's how previous generations got shit done, had time for 5 meetings before breakfast, rarely misunderstood each other, connected with the world, and called strangers for help—with energy to spare for the evening.

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Alfred Malmros
Hello! We believe that a five-minute conversation can change the world – we just don’t know which one. So we built an app where you can have lots of them. Say hello to Anyone — a radically different networking app. There’s no messaging, no scheduling, no following, and definitely no video — just five-minute phone calls. All conversations are private and centred around a pre-defined topic that makes it easy to jump on a call with anyone. ☎️ Call anyone for feedback and advice. Search or scroll through the feed to find interesting people to talk to. Pick a topic and jump straight into conversation. 🌎 Join a Switchboard to grow your professional network. A Switchboard is a speed networking event, where you jump from conversation to conversation as we match you with relevant people. 📞 Get introduced to new people every day with Butt Dial. Once a day, we introduce you to someone new and give you a well-crafted topic to talk about. You never know who might pick up. 📇 Build your personal rolodex to get further faster. Star a profile to get notified when someone is free to talk. Build a world-class rolodex with people that can help out. ⏰ Set up office hours and start taking calls on Anyone. Set up your availability when it’s convenient for you to take calls, and start sharing your knowledge and experience. ˗ˏˋ PRODUCT HUNT EXCLUSIVE ˎˊ˗ Today, we’re making short usernames with three and four letters available to register – so sign up to claim your handle on Anyone today. Speak soon, Alfred
Jack Brough
@alfred_malmros I’m excited to see that Anyone can change the world :) Are there any kinds of interaction/advice /calls that seem successful which you hadn’t anticipated?
Alfred Malmros
@pavell2l Thank you very very much for your support Pavel, hope to see you in the app?
Alfred Malmros
@jackbro so so so many. I think mental health and people getting endorphins from talking to strangers and genuinely finding new energy after a 5-minute call was the most amazing.
Swapnil D Puranik
@alfred_malmros WHAT!? This sounds bloody awesome! Gonna give it a try. Congratulations and all the best for the launch! 👍 💯
Alfred Malmros
@swapdp_01 Thanks, and good luck with yours! Can't wait to speak on the app and share experiences.
Sophia Nabil
I love meeting new people, and Anyone has become a go-to app for that. I’ve easily made over 100 calls! A lot of young people find networking difficult, but being able to connect over quick phone calls makes it fun and simple. Excited to see the app open up to the public!
Alfred Malmros
@sophia_nabil Thank you so much for being one of our favourite users, your feedback throughout has been invaluable and shaped the app to what it is.
David Orlic
@sophia_nabil Thanks so much for your support, Sophia! Really appreciate it.
Sam Ducker
@sophia_nabil Thank you for being part of the Anyone community Sophia.
Samantha Bloom
@sophia_nabil Sophia, we couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks for being such a consistent day 1 for us
John Smith
Good morning mates! Well done on getting Anyone on Product Hunt! 😉 I'm going to give this product a try. I've got just one inquiry. What was the most rewarding part of the process?
Alfred Malmros
@new_user_126293be17 Finding out what conversation topics really makes people connect and reveal new unexpected things about themselves has been deeply rewarding. Also seeing how much you can get done in 5-minutes! Thanks for your support!
David Orlic
@new_user_126293be17 The most rewarding part of the process was when the calls started coming in. From brilliant people from all over the world, that are setting out to do something new and use the app to get further faster.
Sam Ducker
@new_user_126293be17 Ideating and designing new formats for people to have great conversations has been a highlight for me. Then getting to see new connections play out with people across the world is even better! Some of the engineering challenges have been fun too working on a real-time audio app.
Kristoffer Ahlstrom-Vij
Have been using Anyone since the early days and made some incredible connections. What I love about it is that they’re not the type of transactional connections you make while awkwardly “building your network” on LinkedIn. It’s talking Aristotle with someone who just happens to run a VC. Or talking family issues with someone who used to work at the White House. It’s people first, CVs later (if at all). Maybe this is what networking should be and we’ve just been doing it wrong!
Alfred Malmros
@kristoffer_ahlstrom_vij This comment means the world to us Kristoffer, thank you.
David Orlic
@kristoffer_ahlstrom_vij "Talk Aristotle with a VC" – an intriguing value prop! Really appreciate this thoughtful feedback, Kristoffer – means so much.
Sam Ducker
@kristoffer_ahlstrom_vij Thanks for being apart of Anyone Kristoffer, love your perspective.
Samantha Bloom
@kristoffer_ahlstrom_vij we’ve definitely been doing it wrong. thank you Kristoffer some of my best ever conversations on the app have been with you !
Paul Okhotin
Congratulations on the launch! 🚀 Now there will be no long and tedious calls. The conversation is only about the case :)
Alfred Malmros
@paulokhtn Thanks Paul! Can't wait to speak on the app :)
David Orlic
@paulokhtn Funnily enough, there's proper research coming out of Harvard that's studied conversation design and concluded that ALL parties in a conversation feel that it should end earlier than it does :)
Sam Ducker
@paulokhtn We totally agree, thanks for checking out Anyone Paul.
Hyung Moon
haha love the message behind this! I am immediately intrigued.. gonna have to have me some 5 minute phone calls with strangers this week. Congrats on the launch Anyone and everybody!
Alfred Malmros
@moonfrombuddy Thank you so much! Can't wait to talk to you on the app.
David Orlic
@moonfrombuddy Thanks Hyung – speak soon! 📞
Sam Ducker
@moonfrombuddy would be great to connect and learn more about you and Buddy Doc too. Call me on Anyone callinganyone.com/sam !
ZHENG Haibo
@alfred_malmros Congratulations on launching Anyone, a networking app that focuses on 5-minute phone calls centered around pre-defined topics. Well done & Looking forward to seeing the develop further.
Alfred Malmros
@oe_zheng Thanks for your support Zheng! Hope to talk to you on the app!
David Orlic
@oe_zheng Thanks Zheng! Speak soon 📞
Sam Ducker
@oe_zheng Thank you for checking out Anyone Zheng I hope we're on a call soon!
Sarah Drinkwater
Totally believe that five minute conversations can change the world! I've loved using Anyone to make space in my schedule to meet amazing new folks, seek advice, offer it, or just connect. Gorgeous looking product, smooth experience. Congrats team!
Alfred Malmros
@sdw2018 Thanks for your unwavering support throughout Sarah, love having you on the app.
David Orlic
@sdw2018 So happy that you like the app and find it useful, Sarah!
Sam Ducker
@sdw2018 Thanks for supporting us since the start and throughout Sarah.
Shahrzad Moadeli
Big fan of Anyone! Since I started using it I landed an amazing work opportunity, connected with industry leaders for invaluable advice and made new friends around the world. I especially appreciate the conversation prompts to spark meaningful connections!
Alfred Malmros
@shahrzad_moadeli This is why we started this app. Thank you so much for your invaluable feedback throughout, it's what made the app what it is today!
David Orlic
@shahrzad_moadeli This feedback means so much, Shahrzad – thank you!
Sam Ducker
@shahrzad_moadeli Thanks for being apart of Anyone Shahrzad.
Lamin Sonko
This is the ultimate sounding board! I love the fact that I can literally access expert advice at any time and quickly get to the core of what I need. All without the need for a warm intro or the overhanging debt of gratitude.
Alfred Malmros
@lmn_s "The ultimate sounding board!" Love this mate. Thank you for your unwavering support from day one!
David Orlic
@lmn_s Might steal this and use as marketing copy. Thanks so much for the support, Lamin!
Sam Ducker
@lmn_s Thanks for being apart of Anyone Lamin, and all of your support throughout the journey.
Salil Sethi
This reminds me of what @1dolinski is building with Vibehut.io (have nothing to do with it). But interesting to see several apps working in the space to create a more meaningful and 1-1 connection.
David Orlic
@1dolinski @salil_sethi Vibehut looks really cool! I love this new generation of social apps that are built for meaningful conversations and authentic connections.
Alfred Malmros
@1dolinski @salil_sethi thanks for pointing us in @1dolinski's direction Salil!
Sam Ducker
@1dolinski @salil_sethi Thank you for checking out Anyone!
Reha Santiago
congratulations on the launch. Just a question - how did you onboard such authentic users onto your app?
Sam Ducker
@reha_santiago We've been privileged to have made a lot of great partnerships with existing communities, who were looking for a ways to expand their existing network and stay more connected. We've also always tried to build the product in a way that would help us make meeting the most exciting people easier. Switchboards came from the idea of networking, and how could we rethink it from the ground up in a way that would make better connections in less time. Butt Dial was inspired by old school products like Chat Roulette.
David Orlic
@reha_santiago Excellent question Reha! I think a lot of people genuinely wish they could be more accessible to support others – we all have unanswered emails and DM's asking us for our help and advice, but we seldom have time to take all those meetings. Anyone is a great tool to turn those messages into conversations by jumping on a five-minute call.
Siva Mokkapati
Great work Anyone team! I love the product and the new features. I encourage everyone to use it and have that five-minute conversation if you haven't already!
Alfred Malmros
@siva_mokkapati Thanks Siva, can't wait to chat on the app!
David Orlic
@siva_mokkapati Thank you Siva! Means a lot.
Sam Ducker
@siva_mokkapati Thanks for being apart of Anyone Siva!
Edward Cederlund
Congrats on the launch Alfred and team Anyone! Looks great. Also believe video is probably more of a bug than a feature. Will try it out ✨
Alfred Malmros
@cederlund Couldn't agree more. We. Are. Done. With. It. Look forward to speaking on the app!
David Orlic
@cederlund For sure! Long live phone calls.
Sam Ducker
@cederlund Totally agree, we believe it removes so much friction from that first call. Thank you for checking out Anyone Edward.
Doga Dogan
Congrats on the launch! This sounds like a great way to connect with people who share similar interests. I just downloaded the app and can't wait to try it out. Plus, I really like the interface, it looks super sleek and clean.
David Orlic
@dogadogans Thank you so much for the feedback, means a lot! Speak soon on the app 📞
Alfred Malmros
@dogadogans thanks for the design feedback, the team has worked so hard!
Dan Keyserling
Long live the age of the telephone. May all emails and meetings become 5-minute calls. Imagine all the time we’d rescue. I’ve definitely had days of back-to-back meetings that could have been replaced with a few targeted calls with the right people. The next time anyone searches for some academic topic online — try a call with an expert instead. Every big company should have something like this for new joiners — meet new people for quick chats over shared interests. How can a small business owner afford not to be on here? Bravo Anyone team!
David Orlic
@dan_k1 Hear, hear. Pretty amazing how much you can accomplish in five minutes with the right context and prep.
Sam Ducker
@dan_k1 Thank you for being part of Anyone Dan. I hope we have a call together soon!
Rich Brown
I’ve picked the brains of a marketing director at Facebook, media buyer at Mr Porter, and head of product at H&M, as well as getting paid to share tips about building e-commerce businesses - without having to really do… anything. Anyone is tech doing its thing to improve lives at its very best.
Alfred Malmros
@designrichly You're one of our earliest users and we can't thank you enough for your support throughout!
David Orlic
@designrichly Thanks Rich! Such a radical idea, right: an app that turns your phone... into a phone.
Sam Ducker
@designrichly Thanks for that great advice over Anyone, on starting an eCommerce brand when we launched Calling Cards this was just the right I needed at the time. I've been really grateful to have you apart of the Anyone community Rich and look forward to chatting on a call again soon!
Paul Fourchon
Networking is not natural for most people, if you can help and build more connections, that's a win. Will definitely give it a try !
Alfred Malmros
@paul_fourchon Thanks Paul, excited to chat on the app!
David Orlic
@paul_fourchon Thanks Paul – speak soon! ☎️
Sam Ducker
@paul_fourchon Making networking accessible and fun has been a great journey so far. Would love to speak to you on the app Paul.
Samantha Bloom
@paul_fourchon such a big insight, Paul- making networking human again is a huge reason we’re building Anyone. Hope we can chat in the app soon!
Markus Lukk
Anyone was a great way to get the insights I urgently needed, by giving me access to the people I needed 🙌
Alfred Malmros
@markus_lukk So happy to hear this Markus!
David Orlic
@markus_lukk Thanks so much for the feedback, Markus – excited that you like the app.
Sam Ducker
@markus_lukk Thanks for being apart of Anyone Markus!
Josh Lachkovic
Huge fan of Anyone so far. The concept is fantastic and the breadth of people they've got really cements its value. Really good fun on both sides!
Alfred Malmros
@joshlachkovic Thanks for your unwavering support throughout Josh!
David Orlic
@joshlachkovic Thanks Josh! Really happy to hear that you've both made and received calls on the app!
Sam Ducker
@joshlachkovic Thanks for being apart of Anyone Josh.