AI That Makes Plans Happen: FUSS and the Future of IRL Social

GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler · Oct 20, 2025 · 36m

Top Global Startups features Daria Berman, Co‑founder & CEO of FUSS—the AI app matching everyone’s preferences so group plans actually happen. We’ll explore relationship tech, user behavior shifts, launching in Eastern Europe vs Western markets, and how FUSS achieved 50% retention in London with ⁠ULTRA.VC⁠ backing. Daria previously co‑founded Uptown ($360k ARR, 60k users) and rebuilt in the UK via the Innovator Founder programme.• AI for IRL: preference matching that removes friction and boosts follow‑through• Behavior & retention: what drives habit formation and repeat usage• Markets…