Phaant®️ is about bringing together all the pieces—the people and stories that make us who we are.
The problem we’re solving:
Social media has become increasingly toxic for relationships.
Most popular social media platforms promise you connection but their designs foster anxiety, disconnection, and conflict. They add to the growing epidemic of loneliness.
We go to social media to connect, but end up comparing ourselves to others—which isn’t good for us and doesn’t give us the connection we need.
Social media has distorted what socializing means.
We’ve traded connection—real relationships—for likeability. Likeability doesn’t sustain us, yet we’ve been made to believe that the quantity of our likes or followers will make us feel better.
It’s gone from really getting to know someone and feeling like they know you, to marketing yourself.
Phaant’s goal is to change that.
Our Solution
Our goal is to help you connect, create, save, and share in a meaningful way. Phaant®️ is a social platform where you capture your story while connecting with your loved ones through memories and shared experiences—the things that make you you.
It’s social media that helps bring out the best in us.
What makes Phaant different from other platforms?
We are geared toward engagement, not entertainment or profit margins. There are no “like” buttons or invasive ads, and our goal is to be community funded.
Our settings and a code of conduct ensure respect and privacy for all so you can make genuine connections with people you know and love.
Phaant is designed by a relationship expert, based on research on how we can address isolation, and is motivated by love.
As a Social Purpose Corporation, doing good by our community (that’s you!) and employees, is key.
Learn more about our journey here.
Who we are & What we value
Phaant®️ is inspired by elephants. Known for their sociability, memory, and commitment to community, the elephant is a symbol of Phaant’s community goals and values.
Phaant is the brainchild of Margaret Prescott. An artist, entrepreneur, and relationship expert who is motivated to address the growing isolation and divisiveness in the world, Margaret brings her skill for supporting human connection to the digital space along with a team of creative, passionate individuals who share her vision.
Our mission is informed by our values. We are committed to fostering a respectful environment where people feel heard and listened to by others. We recognize the importance of history and preserving the memories and stories that record it. We encourage curiosity and respect for multiple perspectives as a way to learn more about the world and ourselves. We use ethical design ideas to maximize connection and get rid of impulsive scrolling and skewed algorithms.
We also know that connecting with others often involves a certain amount of vulnerability—we aim to create a trustworthy space where people can be true to themselves—enabling them to learn, grow, and connect with others. Trust, respect, and kindness are key to providing a harassment-free place to share your experience.
Our Intended Financial Model
To ensure the success of our mission, we’ve chosen to register as a Social Purpose Corporation (SPC) instead of a traditional one. Traditional corporations, such as C Corps, exist to satisfy the demands of the stockholders and investors first. By being an SPC, Phaant can ensure that our mission comes first – taking care of you.
As a community, we are building this together. We want Phaant to be user-funded. You can help us build a people-centered financial model. Supporting Phaant on a monthly basis is an investment in the community and a way to make sure anyone can participate, regardless of income. With your help, Phaant can be enjoyed for years to come through collective support.
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