THESHORTLIST

powered by🍀Happenstance

An invite-only night for
50 interesting college students.

The Shortlist event preview

Thursday, May 28th·6-9pm·Somewhere in West LA

hosted byNexus Socal·sundays in la·VEST at UCLA

This isnot

A generic mixer

no forced small talk, no awkward circles

A career fair

no booths, no pitching, no resumes

A speaker event

no panel, no sitting in rows while someone talks at you

A big loud party

no crowd, no shouting over music

How it works

The room is built around you before you walk in.

01Before

Your
Name

School:Your University
About me:

Design & CS. Side projects, iced matcha, and spontaneous adventures.

Powered by🍀Happenstance

Apply in minutes.

It's an application, but it feels like a game. Swipe through cards, play would you rather, pick who you'd want at your dream dinner table. We use it all to create your badge and design a personalized route card for you.

02In the room
01

Click

20 min

People you'll like.

02

Hidden Paths

20 min

People who know people you should know.

03

Find Your Shortlist

20 min

3 specific people you need to meet.

04

Run It Back

30 min

Open room.

Follow your route.

Your route card tells you where to go, when, and who you'll be with. Four timed rounds, a new group of people to meet each time.

Free food and drinks served all night!

03The next morning
🍀

The Shortlist

to you

People you met last night

3 people to follow up with, 2 mutual matches

A

Alex T.

☕ mutual
P

Priya K.

☕ mutual
J

Jordan M.

Wake up to your Shortlist.

The next morning, we send you a list of everyone you met last night.

Tell us who you want to stay connected with. If it's mutual, we'll send you both a gift card to get coffee together. free coffee on us ☕️

FAQ

Do I need to know anyone?

Nope. Most people come solo. Your route card handles the intros so you never have to awkwardly walk up to a stranger.

What if I'm not a social butterfly?

That's kind of the point. The rounds are designed so conversations start naturally. No small talk, no name tags, no mingle anxiety.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Food, drinks, venue, even coffee the next day if you match. Completely free.

Can I bring a friend?

You can nominate them in the application. They'll still need to apply, but a nomination goes a long way.

When will I hear back?

Within a few days. Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an algorithm.

Is the application long?

Two minutes, tops. It's mostly swiping and picking, not typing. People say it's actually fun.

Good people.
Hidden paths.
Thoughtful energy.