Events Have
Remarkable Connections
That Never Happen
We help hosts fix that.
The Problem
Every Host Knows
Every Host Knows
Urgently needs a technical co-founder.
Eng lead looking for next gig.
They stood nearby for 2 hours
and never met.
This happens at every event
including yours.
What Happens
After They LeaveWhat Happens After They Leave
After They LeaveWhat Happens After They Leave
Tonight
They came for connection but mostly stayed in small talk.
Next Week
They tell others they "didn't meet anyone relevant."
Your Next Event
Lower attendance and similar complaints.
Long Term
No success stories to share, no proof of value.
Tonight
They came for connection but mostly stayed in small talk.
Next Week
They tell others they "didn't meet anyone relevant."
Your Next Event
Lower attendance and similar complaints.
Long Term
No success stories to share, no proof of value.
Six Ways
Traditional Events
Fail Us
Invisible Outcomes
You track proxies like attendance but miss the deals, hires, and partnerships sparked..
Stuck in the Same Circle
Friends and colleagues often stick together, missing the new connections they came for.
Surface-level Chats
Participants waste time on "what do you do" instead of jumping into what connects them.
Overwhelmed VIPs
Your keynote speaker got swarmed by 40 people, but only one was actually relevant.
Forgotten Follow-ups
After meeting twenty new people, names blur and the brilliant collaboration idea gets lost.
Introverts Left Out
Extroverts dominate, making it difficult for quieter voices to connect with others.
How Planta Works
The Flipped Event
ApproachThe Flipped Event Approach
ApproachThe Flipped Event Approach
Inspired by flipped classrooms that moved lectures online to maximize in-person collaboration, we flip your event to maximize human connection time.
RSVP
scroll through agenda, wonder who else is going
Surface-level chats
...at least there was free food
4 LinkedIn requests
but forget what they were about
AI interviews
match people based on needs, interests, expertise, and values
Warm intros
sent when both people opt-in. Hosts play matchmaker
Deeper conversations
that go straight to relevant topics instead of "what do you do"
Smart follow-ups
to nurture promising connections
Rich feedback
from engaging post-event interviews ensure improvement
AI interviews
match people based on needs, interests, expertise, and values
Warm intros
sent when both people opt-in. Hosts play matchmaker
Deeper conversations
that go straight to relevant topics instead of "what do you do"
Smart follow-ups
to nurture promising connections
Rich feedback
from engaging post-event interviews ensure improvement
Built for Hosts Who Care About Depth
What We’re Not
- Another networking app for participants to ignore.
- A badge-scanning, business-card-collecting tool.
- A complex platform that takes months to implement.
What We Are
- A system that makes you look like a matchmaking genius.
- Privacy-first approach that builds trust, not surveillance.
- Connection intelligence that works behind the scenes.
Event Types We Transform
Large Dinners
Know which founder needs which investor's war stories, which artist sparks which scientist's breakthrough thinking. Give them conversation cards that go deeper than "what do you do?".
Community Gatherings
Pre-connect newcomers so they walk in knowing exactly who to find. Give regulars rich new topics to explore—turning one-night conversations into ongoing collaborations.
Multi-Day Retreats
Surface the hidden expertise in your room that profiles miss—the struggles, the breakthroughs, the unexpected common ground. Forget trying to remember 150 LinkedIn profiles.
Conferences & Unconferences
Replace 500-message WhatsApp chaos with actual connections. Know who's wrestling with what, who solved what. Give speakers a system to follow up on those 40 requests.
90 Day Difference
Instead of wondering if your event mattered, you'll have proof of remarkable connections.
All traceable back to the connections you facilitated.
About Us
“After attending hundreds of events, I kept seeing the same tragedy: rooms full of perfect connections that never happen.”
I'm Mariano Suarez-Battan. I co-founded , where we transformed how millions collaborate remotely and pioneered Collaboration Design principles.
Now I'm applying the same principles to an important problem: in-person connection.
We're building the opposite of social media.
Remarkable connections require deep information: real challenges, expertise, aspirations, and future plans. To share deeply, people need to trust deeply.
Private by Default
Share only with clear consent.
Quality over Quantity
No endless lists or feeds.
No Public Profiles
Only seen by those you trust.
Your Data is Yours
Never sold or shared.
Ready for Your Next Event?
Two ways to get started
Host an Event
Become one of our 50 founding hosts, meet other super hosts, and shape the future of connection intelligence.
Refer a Host
Know someone who runs amazing events? Make the introduction.
FAQ
How long does setup take?+
Two weeks before your event, we begin participant conversations. You’ll spend less than two hours total on setup.
What if my participants won’t engage?+
Our conversation approach sees 75%+ engagement versus 30% for traditional forms. People love talking about themselves when it leads to potential remarkable connections.
Can this work for virtual or hybrid events?+
Right now we’re optimized for in-person gatherings.
What about data privacy?+
Bank-level security. GDPR compliant. Participants own their data. You never see information they haven’t approved for sharing.
How is this different from Grip, Brella, or Airmeet?+
Those optimize for maximum contacts. We optimize for life-changing conversations. Think quality over quantity, depth over reach.