ND social isolation? Synchrony co-founders Jamie Pastrano (mom/CSW), Brittany Moser (M.A. autism specialist), and Rebecca Matchett (COO/entrepreneur) spill on their Jan 2026 launch: First AI-supported app for neurodivergent adults 18+—interest-matching, safety (ID/reference verification), and 'Jesse' AI coach for chats/boundaries (express feelings, decode flirty/friendly, protect comfort). From Jamie's son Jesse inspiring the vision to global goals (US-based, accommodations for nonverbal/spectrum), it's independence + community—no more cliffs, just synced belonging. For autistic/ADHD/AuDHD young adults grinding friendships/romance, parents supporting without overstepping, or OTs fostering skills, this ramble's your toolkit—AI as confidence builder, not replacement.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Synchrony Founders & ND Social Gaps

1:07 - Origin: Jamie's Son Jesse & Adulting Void

3:26 - App Features: Interest-Matching & Safety

5:59 - Jesse AI: Express/Understand/Protect Buttons

9:19 - Profile Building: Bio Gen & Independence

11:25 - Global Vision & Accommodations (Non-Verbal)

14:02 - Parent Role: Plant Seeds, Not Control

16:38 - Launch Jan 2026: Waitlist & Events

18:47 - Future: Offline Events/Employment Ties

20:35 - Why Now: Filling the 18+ Gap

22:12 - Where to Join: Socials/Waitlist

24:48 - Outro: Sync Up & Squad Perks

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Stuck in ND isolation? Synchrony co-founders Jamie Pastrano, Brittany Moser, and Rebecca Matchett unpack their Jan 2026 app for neurodivergent adults 18+: AI 'Jesse' coach for social support (expressive language, convo decoding, boundary-setting), interest-based matching (top 10 hobbies first, % common shown), safety (ID/selfie + reference vouch from trusted like mom/therapist), and profile ease (AI bio gen from questions). Origin: Jamie's 21-year-old autistic son Jesse's adult social gaps (no mom/teacher forever)—global vision (US launch, accommodations for nonverbal/spectrum, voice-to-text). For late-dx young adults practicing independence, parents encouraging (plant seeds, not sign up), or OTs for skill-building (in-app chats transfer to real life), Synchrony's 'syncmates' flips loneliness to belonging—no mainstream app fails, just ND-tailored human connection.

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