Dating apps have made meeting people easier than ever. Finding someone you genuinely connect with? Somehow harder.
After years of hearing the same conversations, “Dating in LA is impossible,” “Apps are exhausting,” “Nobody wants anything serious anymore,” we realized something.
Everyone had an opinion. Very few people were trying something different.
So instead of complaining about modern dating, we decided to build the kind of experience we’d actually want to attend ourselves.
The Setup Social combines personality-based introductions, great venues and relaxed social energy to help people have conversations that actually go somewhere.
No speed dating. No awkward rotations. No endless swiping.
Just good people, intentionally brought together.
After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a personality questionnaire.
Your answers help us understand who you are, how you tend to communicate and interact with others, and help us determine introductions during the event.
It isn’t a clinical or psychological assessment, and it isn’t designed to tell you who you should date.
You’ll arrive, grab a drink and settle in.
Throughout the evening, we’ll facilitate personality-based introductions while giving you plenty of opportunities to mingle naturally with everyone else attending.
The number and format of introductions may vary depending on the event.
Think matchmaking built into a genuinely social night out.
We use your personality questionnaire to understand aspects of your personality, communication style and interpersonal tendencies.
We use that information to help determine introductions during the event.
We’re not trying to predict your soulmate or tell you who you should date. We’re simply trying to make the first conversation a little more intentional than meeting a random stranger.
No. Chemistry can’t be guaranteed.
Our personality-based matching gives us a framework for making more intentional introductions, but an introduction does not guarantee attraction, compatibility, mutual interest, a date or a relationship.
We make the introduction. You decide where it goes from there.
No.
There are no rapid-fire rotations or requirement to meet everyone in the room.
The Setup Social is a social event first, with personality-based introductions built into the experience.
Less pressure. More connection.
No.
An introduction is simply an introduction.
You are never required to continue a conversation, exchange contact information, go on a date or interact with anyone beyond what you are comfortable with.
We expect everyone to respect the same choice from other participants.
After the event, we may give you the opportunity to indicate who you’d like to reconnect with.
If there’s mutual interest, we can help make the connection.
We do not automatically share your phone number with another participant simply because you were introduced.
We may share limited information intended to help start the conversation, such as your name, profile photo, or personality traits or characteristics you have in common.
We do not give another participant your full questionnaire responses.
Your phone number is not automatically shared with someone simply because we introduce you.
For more information about how we use your information, please see our Privacy Policy.
No.
The Setup Social is a ticketed social event. We do not conduct criminal background checks or independently verify the personal history of every participant.
Participants provide information during registration and are expected to provide accurate information and follow our Community Guidelines.
An introduction from The Setup Social should not be interpreted as a guarantee regarding another participant’s identity, character, intentions, background or behavior.
As with meeting anyone new, use your own judgment when deciding whether and how to continue an interaction.
Tell a member of The Setup Social team or venue staff.
We expect participants to respect other people’s boundaries and follow our Community Guidelines.
Depending on the circumstances, we may speak with a participant, end an interaction, ask someone to leave, or take other reasonable action.
If something happens after an event, you can contact us at help@thesetup.social.
We work to create a respectful social environment and maintain Community Guidelines for participants.
However, The Setup Social cannot guarantee another participant’s behavior or that any social interaction will be free from risk.
Use your own judgment when meeting someone new, sharing personal information, arranging transportation, or deciding to meet someone again after an event.
Age ranges may vary by event.
Our current events are generally designed for singles between 25 and 45, unless the specific event page states otherwise.
Check the event page before purchasing your ticket for the eligibility requirements for that event.
Our current events are designed for heterosexual singles unless otherwise stated on the event page.
As The Setup Social grows, we plan to create events for different age groups, dating preferences and orientations.
Follow us on Instagram to hear about future events.
Absolutely.
Each person needs their own ticket, must meet the eligibility requirements for the event and must complete their own questionnaire.
Coming with a friend shouldn’t stop you from meeting everyone else in the room.
Yes. Please plan to arrive at the scheduled event start time.
Our event flow and personality-based introductions depend on participants arriving on time.
Unless otherwise stated for a specific event, check-in closes 20 minutes after the scheduled event start time.
After that time, admission is not guaranteed and The Setup Social may refuse entry.
If you arrive late and are admitted, you may miss part of the experience or an introduction. We cannot guarantee that missed introductions can be rescheduled.
No, unless the event page expressly states otherwise.
At events held at bars or restaurants, alcoholic beverages are purchased directly from the venue.
The venue controls alcohol sales, ID requirements, service and refusal of service.
You are responsible for your own alcohol consumption and transportation.
And no, you don’t have to drink to participate.
Please arrive able to participate respectfully.
The Setup Social or the venue may refuse admission or ask someone to leave if their level of intoxication or behavior interferes with the event or other participants’ experience.
Possibly.
We may photograph or record portions of our events for our website, social media, advertising and promotional content.
If you don’t want to appear in promotional photos or videos, please tell our team at check-in so we can make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Be respectful.
Don’t intentionally photograph or record someone who has asked not to be photographed or use photos, recordings or personal information in a way that violates another participant’s privacy.
Whatever makes you feel like the best version of yourself.
Most guests dress somewhere between casual chic and cocktail attire.
We understand that plans change. Because spots are limited and your reservation affects the overall event, our cancellation policy is based on when you let us know.
Cancel within 72 hours of purchasing your ticket and more than 24 hours before the event:
You’ll receive event credit equal to the full amount you paid for your ticket.
Cancel more than 24 hours before the event:
You’ll receive a $5 credit toward a future The Setup Social event. This does not apply if your ticket was originally purchased within 24 hours of the event.
Cancel on the day of the event:
You’ll receive a $5 credit toward a future The Setup Social event. We’d much rather you let us know than simply not show up.
No-show:
No refund or event credit will be provided.
Credits are not cash refunds and have no cash value. Credits expire three months after they are issued and, unless otherwise stated, cannot be transferred to another person.
Our standard cancellation policy provides event credits rather than cash refunds.
Refunds or credits are not generally provided because:
We may make exceptions at our discretion where circumstances warrant.
Yes.
Purchasing a ticket does not create an unconditional right to enter or remain at an event.
The Setup Social may refuse admission or ask someone to leave when reasonably appropriate, including for:
If someone is refused admission or removed for violating our Terms, Community Guidelines, venue requirements or event rules, a refund or credit is not guaranteed.
If The Setup Social cancels an event, we may offer a refund, full event credit, or transfer to another event.
If an event is rescheduled, we may provide the option to transfer your ticket or receive event credit.
You can review our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, Cancellation & Credit Policy and Photo & Video Policy on our website.
By purchasing a ticket and participating in an event, you agree to the policies applicable to that event.