Prologue
Huddle is more than just a social app - it's a community of people who understand what it's like to face life's challenges. Our mission is to make it easy for individuals to connect with others who share such experiences, and to create a space where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and heard. Whether you're looking for a place to vent, make new friends, or simply be yourself, Huddle is here for you.
Chapter Alpha: Huddlehumans' Origins
(2017 - 2019)
It all started in 2017 when Founder Viaano Spruyt did his internship at the Institute of Mental Health. During this internship, he met with mentally diagnosed patients who were struggling to cope with their conditions. Their stories resonated deeply with Viaano, who realized he had found his passion in life - to make a positive difference in the mental wellbeing space.
But Viaano's journey to this realization was not without its struggles. He had been battling with anxiety himself for years and had sought professional help. Sadly, he was turned away by a doctor who didn't take his condition seriously. The pain of being rejected by someone who was supposed to help him fueled his passion to create a community where others wouldn't have to go through the same ordeal.
And so, Viaano coded and designed the first version of Huddlehumans, a web forum message board where people could share their mental health experiences and find support from others going through similar struggles.
Chapter Beta: The Rise of Huddleverse
(2020 - 2022)
As time went on, Huddlehumans grew in popularity, attracting more and more users who were drawn to the community's supportive and empathetic culture. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Huddlehumans became more important than ever. With people around the world feeling isolated and anxious, Huddlehumans provided a virtual space where they could come together and find solace. However, it was becoming increasingly clear that web forums were losing their appeal in the modern era.
Viaano soon realized that Huddlehumans needed to evolve beyond its message board format to reach even more people. So he rebranded Huddlehumans to Huddleverse and pivoted to platforms like Discord and Telegram, which allowed for real-time communication and engagement. And it worked - The new Huddleverse quickly became the largest mental health community on Telegram and one of the biggest on Discord, with over 50,000 members worldwide.
Chapter Gamma: The Birth of Huddle
(2023- Present)
Despite the success of using Discord and Telegram, Viaano always dreamed of creating a dedicated social platform focused on non-toxic communities. A safe haven that users could call their own.
This led him to pour his heart and soul into developing Huddle, a social networking and instant messaging app that ensures no one in the world feels lonely when facing life's challenges.
For Viaano, Huddle represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It was the ultimate expression of his passion and drive to make a positive difference in the world. And although there is still much work to be done, the community is proud of what Huddle has achieved so far and is excited to see what the future holds.
