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Building What Tech Ignored: Rebecca Matchett on Connection, Neurodivergence, and the Business of Belonging

May 05, 2026 • Aggie & Cristy • Season 5 • Episode 12

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What happens when a seasoned entrepreneur steps away from building brands and decides to solve something far more human?

In this episode, Rebecca Matchett shares her journey from launching fashion brands like alice + olivia to co-founding Synchrony, an AI-assisted platform designed to help neurodivergent adults build real connection. What started as a gap she couldn’t ignore has turned into a mission-driven business tackling one of the most overlooked challenges in tech: social isolation.

Rebecca breaks down why traditional platforms have failed this community, what it actually means to build with empathy, and how she’s approaching growth in a way that prioritizes trust over speed. This is a conversation about seeing what others miss, building something that matters, and redefining what success looks like when the impact goes far beyond the product.

Episode Notes

Rebecca’s path from advertising to building multiple fashion brands
Why she consistently builds in industries she doesn’t know
The moment Synchrony became more than just an idea
The “gap” most of tech has ignored and why it matters
What people misunderstand about neurodivergent adults and connection
The concept of the “services cliff” and what happens after age 21
How Synchrony is designed differently from traditional social platforms
The role of AI and why it’s built to support, not replace, human interaction
What it takes to build trust with an underserved community
The tension between intentional growth and scaling a social platform
Lessons from past partnerships and how she approaches them today
What success actually looks like for Synchrony users
Where the platform is headed and the bigger vision for impact

About Rebecca Matchett

Rebecca Matchett is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience building and scaling brands across fashion and e-commerce. She has founded and led multiple companies, including alice + olivia and TrioFit, where she developed a patented women’s sizing system.

Her latest venture, Synchrony, launched in 2026 and is an AI-assisted social platform designed specifically for neurodivergent adults.

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Website: https://joinsynchrony.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-winn-matchett-6356481/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsynchrony/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsynchrony

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