How AI, Self-Discovery & Croissants Might Just Change the Way We Connect
“AI won’t replace human connection — it’ll make it deeper.”
– Stelio, Co-founder of Vibe Social
There’s something electric that happens when a guest is not only brilliant but also refreshingly human. In the latest episode of the KIOI Podcast, I sat down with Stelio, the vibrant and mission-driven founder of Vibe Social, who is building something quietly revolutionary: AI that strengthens human connection — starting in your WhatsApp group chat.
But this isn’t your typical “tech visionary” conversation. Stelio’s journey is rooted in something deeply personal — moving between cultures, questioning identity, exploring sexuality, and constantly reflecting on what it means to be seen. That emotional core has become the foundation for a new kind of technology — one that turns self-reflection into a social experience, and AI into a mirror, not a mask.
Imagine this: Every day, a question lands in your WhatsApp. It’s playful but meaningful — something that makes you think. You answer it. Then your closest friends answer too. Before long, you’re not just chatting, you’re connecting — in a way that’s deeper, more vulnerable, and somehow... more real.
That’s the magic of Vibe Social (https://www.vibe.social)— and why you’ll want to hear Stelio’s story.
In the episode, we dive into:
Why WhatsApp is the platform to watch for the next wave of AI-powered human experiences.
How self-reflection, when made social, creates surprising emotional intimacy.
The fascinating experiment that revealed 80% of people don’t know their own values — and how that insight is powering a new kind of dating and friendship compatibility.
The hidden power of “dating yourself” before dating others.
The role AI can play in curing loneliness — not by replacing people, but by helping us find the right ones.
And of course — croissants. Yes, croissants. Stelio’s obsession with the perfect flaky pastry is a surprisingly joyful metaphor for crafting meaningful moments in a fast-paced world. (Bakery Boy Energy is real.)
🎧 Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a founder, or someone just trying to figure out what real connection looks like in a tech-saturated world, this episode is for you.
👉https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EKc779geRK26xVx1S5DL8?si=1307656a0f8248da
https://www.vibe.social
