The app seems to want to serve three different markets: 1) people seeking housemates, 2) people hiring employees, and 3) people looking for platonic friends. T

The app seems to want to serve three different markets: 1) people seeking housemates, 2) people hiring employees, and 3) people looking for platonic friends. The first two markets are already well-served by other services. The third is interesting, but seems socially awkward. Why not go to local events that interest you, and see if anyone there has similar interests? Maybe find such events using Meetup.com or similar.