Conversation and human connection can be as vital to mental and creative wellbeing as air, water, light and food. Great life friendships can begin simply with a warm Hello!

In MAOI culture in rural Japan, parents agree upon 5 life-long friends for their children who then grow together to build a society which knows not depression, loneliness or suicide. They live on average of 8 years longer. 

Modern western culture has crafted the idea of success being based upon feeding the individual ego – but perhaps true success can be found in the word ‘unity’ hidden in plain sigh within the word ‘community’. Maybe deep down we really don’t want to be alone but have lost our reverence and appreciation for togetherness. 

The world is awash with ineffective dating apps where over 52% of people choose to remain single for life, not by choice but because repeated stressful attempts make it appear impossible. The great tapestry of friendships has been lost in our communities, where in times past, people took it upon themselves to make sure their friends found a good partner. People are focussed on careers, solo pursuits perhaps to the detriment of the collective! 

A recently concluded San Diego University loneliness study concluded that average person went from, 30 years ago having 5 real friends to, today most people not have a single REAL friend. 

Could we help people have 5 real friends? 

Step 1
Welcome to Grumpy & Wise, a face-to-face friendship movement with merchandising and culture to help everyone get five REAL friends! First we help you build up a circle of your own friends then pay-it-forward to help someone else do the same. 

Step 2
People love to frequent cafes but so often come home without meaningful engaging! With our merchandising, now you can see who is open to chat. Local Grumpy & Wise Ambassadors run Cafe Club Friendship and Innovation events. 

Step 3
At Grumpy & Wise we are passionate about re-establishing the connection between people and their food growers. Our Ambassadors organise local Educational Farm Dinner Club events where community gather around the Farm Dinner Table to learn from expert growers, producers and educators. 

Step 4
With our Phone Compass you can spontaneously find new like-minded friends, track local Professional Services or Regenerative Food Growers.

Step 5
Our Digital Exchange enables people manage their Pay-it-Forward Volunteering Credits to be redeemed to fund Innovation Business Startups.