The Backstory

Hi, I’m Dom.

Back in 2018, I packed up my life and moved to Indiana to start a future with my fiancée. We bought a house, got married, and over the next few whirlwind years - welcoming three kids during COVID and moving again within the same town - I realized I was missing something important: real, local friendships. The kind where you can hang out spontaneously and lose track of time together.

Between work, raising a family, and simply not having an easy way to meet people nearby, making meaningful connections felt like a shot in the dark. The biggest challenge? The uncertainty. With limited free time, what were the chances I’d just happen to find someone nearby I really clicked with - let alone a few of them?

I’d catch myself wondering:

Is there anyone within walking distance who loves the same music and is in the same stage of life?

How would I even reach out to that person without it feeling awkward?

And honestly… how do I avoid the people I don’t click with?

That’s why I started NeighborQuad as an experiment. I have a hunch I’m not the only one feeling this way, and I want to find out what it takes to make adult friendship as easy as it was when we were kids.

This project is about exploring whether it’s possible to meet the right people nearby - easily, safely, and without all the guesswork. If you’ve ever wished for that, I’d love to hear your story. Drop me a line at hello@neighborquad.com.

Wondering who I am? Find me on LinkedIn - just note that NeighborQuad is completely separate from my day job.