Twitter Co-Founder Ev Williams Launches Mozi, a Social App for Real-World Connections

The app aims to help users reconnect with friends by coordinating in-person meetups, reflecting Williams' attempt to address his own struggles with maintaining relationships.

Mozi, developed by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams, is a private social app designed to facilitate real-life meetups by sharing travel plans and location details with mutual contacts.
The app focuses on simplicity and privacy, featuring no posts or photos and encrypting user data, including contact information, to ensure security.
Williams created Mozi after reflecting on his own midlife realization of neglecting personal relationships, which he described as a key motivator for the app's development.
Currently available only on iOS with Apple Sign-In, Mozi has had a soft launch and faces the challenge of gaining traction in a market crowded with social media alternatives.
Critics and supporters alike note Mozi's unique approach compared to traditional social media, emphasizing its potential to foster meaningful, in-person connections while avoiding the pitfalls of engagement-driven platforms.