About

I’ve always been a people person. As a kid, the first thing I’d do each morning was eagerly wait to call a friend and make plans for the day. My parents wouldn’t let me call anyone before 9am, and I remember counting down the minutes until I could finally pick up the phone. At that point, I’d work my way down my list of friends until I found someone to play with. Building and maintaining friendships came naturally to me—even though I wasn’t perfect and made my share of mistakes, I always had a solid friend group.

In college, my fascination with people led me to major in psychology. I took a bunch of social and evolutionary psychology seminars because I was captivated by the idea that universal traits drive the way that people interact. These courses weren’t just interesting, they laid the groundwork for what would come next.

A turning point came when an increasing number of guys were mentioning to me that they didn’t have many other friends. Then, I started seeing the topic mentioned in the news, with tons of press about the men’s loneliness epidemic and the men’s friendship recession. The contrast was striking: while friendships had always been a natural part of my life, countless men were feeling isolated and struggling to form meaningful connections. That realization drove me to dive deep into the science and psychology behind men’s friendship—and to develop a practical program to help other men build the kinds of bonds that I’d taken for granted.

That's how Fraternity Labs came to be. It grew out of my own experiences, a lot of digging into the science of men’s friendship, and a desire to help other guys build the kind of close bonds I’ve always treasured. I’m excited to share what I’ve put together.