Founder · Stranger Talk

Amit
Kumar

Founder & CEO. Building a place where you can talk to someone new, and feel safe doing it.

Role
Founder & CEO
Company
Stranger Talk
Website
strangertalk.in
Looks after
Product · Safety

A letter from the founder

2 min read

A train, a cup of chai, and a simple idea

Hi, I'm Amit.

Some of my best talks have been with people whose names I never knew.

Once, on a long train journey, I started talking with the person sitting next to me. It began with something small. Then we just kept talking, for hours. Work, home, life. When I got off the train, I felt lighter. We never shared numbers, but I still remember that talk.

Another time, I was sitting at a small tea shop. A stranger sat down on the same bench. Two cups of chai, a few easy words, and a normal evening became one I still remember.

Those moments taught me something simple. Sometimes it is easier to open up to someone who doesn't know you. Nobody judges you. There is no pressure. It's just two people talking.

“Open it, say hi, and just talk. That's the whole idea.”

But online, this felt hard. Most apps want your phone number, your photos and your followers before you can say even one word. So I built Stranger Talk the other way round. You open it, you say hi, and you start talking. No long sign-up. No judging.

A place where strangers meet must also be safe. I take this very seriously. Every report comes to me, and I make every privacy decision the way I would for my own family.

So whenever you feel like talking to someone new, you are welcome here. Pull up a chair. The chai is on me.

Thank you for being here,

Amit Kumar

Founder & CEO, Stranger Talk

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My promise to you

Three simple things I will always protect on Stranger Talk.

Talk first, no forms

Start chatting without giving your phone number or photos.

Your privacy matters

Random chat messages are deleted soon after the chat ends, unless someone reports them. We keep only what the app needs.

Every report is read

Reports come straight to me. Reports about child safety are always checked first.

What I look after

01

The app

Random, Private, Area and Travel Chat, Groups, Community and Games. All made so you can start talking fast.

02

Your safety

Reporting, blocking and moderation. I personally handle complaints as the company's Grievance Officer.

03

What comes next

Deciding where Stranger Talk goes, and keeping privacy and respect at the centre of every change.

Questions people ask

Who is the founder of Stranger Talk?

Amit Kumar is the founder of Stranger Talk (strangertalk.in).

Who is the CEO of Stranger Talk?

Amit Kumar is the Founder and CEO of Stranger Talk.

Why did Amit Kumar start Stranger Talk?

He wanted to bring the easy, honest talks people have with strangers, like on a train or at a tea shop, to the internet. Without long sign-ups and without pressure.

How can I contact the founder?

Email strangertalk.in@gmail.com. For a formal complaint, use the Complaints page.

Write to me

Feedback, a safety worry, press or partnership. I read every message.

strangertalk.in@gmail.com Contact page