In this episode, Tegan Broomfield, founder of Evntful, joins Kasa Connect to talk about her mission to make dating safer, more meaningful, and genuinely enjoyable. After leaving her corporate career at PwC, Tegan founded Eventful — a new kind of dating app that focuses on real-life experiences rather than endless swiping and shallow conversations.
She opens up about her personal motivation for building Eventful, the challenges of being a female founder, and how the app’s safety features and community focus are reshaping modern dating culture.
We also discuss Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic, fundraising hurdles, and the power of shared experiences in creating authentic connections.
If you’ve ever felt burnt out by dating apps, this episode might just change your mind about what dating could look like.
(00:00) Dating App Frustrations & Safety Concerns
(01:03) Introducing Eventful: A New Approach to Dating
(01:42) How Eventful Differs from Other Apps
(02:22) The Decline of Real-Life Boldness
(02:58) How Dating Apps Profit from Keeping You Online
(04:01) What Inspired Tegan to Build Eventful
(04:32) Safety Features That Set Eventful Apart
(05:50) Partnering with Venues for Safety & Perks
(07:43) From PwC to Startup Founder
(08:41) Lessons Learned as a First-Time Founder
(09:40) How Eventful Matches People by Interests
(11:09) Dating App Stats & Gender Dynamics
(12:59) Reframing Dating Expectations
(13:56) Red Flag or Green Flag Game
(14:45) Early User Feedback & Event Highlights
(15:47) Media Exposure & Changing Dating Habits
(17:13) Why Activity-Based Dates Work Better
(18:17) Balancing Fun & Authenticity in Dating
(20:02) Fundraising & Challenges for Female Founders
(21:17) Building a Community Around Shared Interests
(22:27) Upcoming Features & Profile Sharing
(23:17) Making Dating Safe, Pressure-Free & Fun
(25:00) Finding Advisors & Networking for Growth
(26:47) Loneliness, Gen Z & Real Connection
(28:50) Expansion Plans & Listening to Feedback
(30:02) Coffee Preferences & Life Advice
(31:23) Slowing Down, Creativity & Final Thoughts