Core rule
Online discussion unlocks after your first meetup.
The product starts with real-world trust. Members create profiles, attend at least one discussion, and only then join the online side of the community.
Development preview
Third Cup
A coffee-centered journal club for thoughtful people in the DC area.
IRL first18+ communityDC launchCoffee-centered
First-pass scope
- Public landing page and brand placeholder
- Profile onboarding with DC neighborhood preferences
- Meetup and attendance admin workflow
- Reading catalog for papers, books, and magazine pieces
- Gated discussion space for verified attendees
Preferred locations
AllDupont CircleMetro CenterNavy YardOld Town AlexandriaRosslyn/Clarendon/BallstonMosaic / Tysons / ViennaBethesda / Silver Spring