Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonsai.Social?
Bonsai.Social is a platform designed to help you unlock the full potential of your personal and professional network. Whether you're aiming to advance your career, launch a business, or grow personally, Bonsai helps you identify and cultivate the relationships that matter most.
 
How is Bonsai.Social different from other networking platforms?
Unlike traditional platforms that prioritize scale and surface-level interactions, Bonsai.Social is focused on depth, authenticity, and purpose. We help you discover meaningful, trust-based connections that align with your goals, not just people who clicked “Connect.”
    
How does it work?

Bonsai.Social syncs with your LinkedIn network and offers a minimalist, swipe-based interface to classify your contacts as:

•       Relevant

•       Not Relevant

•       Not Sure

 
This helps you declutter your network and focus only on the connections that truly support your growth.
 

What makes Bonsai.Social unique?
Bonsai.Social includes a custom compatibility assessment inspired by, but more actionable than, Myers-Briggs. While traditional personality tests put you into static types, Bonsai goes a step further by offering dynamic, goal-aligned insights that show how you actually connect and collaborate with others.
 

Instead of just telling you who you are, Bonsai helps you understand who you work well with and why. This leads to smarter decisions about mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful relationships in your network.

What is the inspiration behind the name and design?
Our clean, zen-inspired design draws from the philosophy of the bonsai tree—focused, intentional, and minimal. The interface is calming and intuitive, built to help you navigate your network with clarity and purpose.
 

Who is Bonsai.Social for?
Bonsai.Social is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and personal growth seekers who value quality over quantity. If you're looking to build a network that genuinely supports your goals, this platform is built for you.
 

Who created Bonsai.Social?
Bonsai.Social was founded by Zach Zoulias, a veteran product leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling B2C and SaaS platforms. He’s known for turning complex ideas into simple, user-centered products.

Zach previously served as Vice President of Product at Vision Government Solutions and DTiQ. He holds an MBA from Babson College and a BA in Economics and International Affairs. Zach founded Bonsai to solve a problem he personally experienced: how to unlock real value from your professional network through AI-powered goal alignment and intentional connection.
 

Is Bonsai.Social available now?
We’re currently in the pre-launch phase and are accepting signups for our waitlist. A private beta is planned for Fall 2025, available exclusively to those on the waitlist. Be among the first to experience a more intentional way to connect.

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