The founder’s story
Hi, I’m Shreya. I built the thing I wished existed.
I collect big goals. Pactful started when I noticed that the hardest part of chasing them wasn’t the work. It was doing it alone.
Pactful pairs you with a like-minded accountability partner, personally chosen to help you stay motivated and make progress on the things that matter to you.
Why I started
Building my own company, Train Navigator, showed me how lonely being a solopreneur can be. I wanted to chase goals that pushed me out of my comfort zone and into the unknown, like climbing Aconcagua. I knew exactly what I wanted. What I didn’t have was someone to share the journey with: someone who’d get excited about the same kind of challenge, cheer the small wins and keep me going when motivation dipped. On my own, staying consistent was the hardest part, and every tough training session felt twice as long. I knew people like that were out there. I just had no idea where to find them.
What worked for me
Languages. Every one I’ve learned stuck because someone was expecting me: a friend to practise with, a teacher every week. Pactful is that, but more social: one like-minded person who celebrates when you show up, checks in when you don’t, and helps you get back on track. Ambitious, positive people are contagious. I wanted more of them around me, and around you.
How Pactful works
- You tell us what you’re working towards, what motivates you and what kind of person you’d like alongside you.
- I read your answers and personally look for someone who’s a good fit.
- If you both agree, I’ll introduce you.
- From there, you decide how to keep each other accountable.
Why I pair people by hand
Algorithms are great at comparing numbers. They’re less great at reading “someone a bit ahead of me who laughs at bad puns”. So a human reads every answer, and that human is me. It’s slower. That’s kind of the point.
What I’m chasing right now
I get excited about a lot of things. Right now: Kilimanjaro as a warm-up, then Aconcagua. Growing Train Navigator and Pactful. Learning my sixth language. And Latin dance. So yes, I could use an accountability partner too.
What I believe
- You decide what accountability looks like. We just make the introduction.
- Your details stay private until you both say yes.
- Friendship is a very welcome side effect.
Got a goal? Let’s find the person who helps you make it happen.
Find my goal buddy →Or just say hi: hello@pactful.net