About The Social Gap
Closing the space between meeting people and truly connecting with them.
Alyssa Combs
Creator Of The Social Gap · Founder, Innovation Impact Engine Ventures
Founder Story
Why I created The Social Gap.
After years of attending conferences, networking events, community gatherings, and leadership programs, I realized something:
I met incredible people, but meaningful relationships didn't always follow.
We exchanged business cards, connected online, and promised to stay in touch—but too often the connection ended there.
The Social Gap was created to change that.
It is a space designed for people who want something more than surface-level interactions. A place where conversations can turn into friendships, collaborations, opportunities, and community.
Our Mission
To create intentional experiences that bring people together through meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and real-world connection.
Because some of life's greatest opportunities begin with a simple conversation.
What we believe
Our values.
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People
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Purpose
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Possibility
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Presence
The Parent Venture
Innovation Impact Engine Ventures
The Social Gap is part of Innovation Impact Engine Ventures, a multi-venture enterprise focused on helping people, ideas, and communities thrive through innovation, technology, and human-centered experiences.
The Social Gap is the connection layer.
It exists to bring people together through experiences designed to spark relationships, opportunity, and possibility.