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How Kinva Works

Everything you might want to know before you start.

5 minutes

to get matched

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Talk or type

however you think best

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7 thought partners

matched to how you think

The short version

You take a 5-minute survey about how you think. You get matched with one of seven thought partners. Then you have a conversation where your companion helps you think something through.

That's it. No scheduling. No commitments. No advice unless you ask for it.

What happens in a session

It's a chat. You share what's on your mind. Your companion responds.

Here's what's different:

Your companion pays attention to how you show up, not just what you say.

You arrive scattered

It won’t rush you toward structure.

You want a plan but you’re actually stuck

It’ll notice — and meet the stuck first.

You’re ready to move

It won’t slow you down with unnecessary processing.

The conversation adapts to you. Not the other way around.

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What "being seen" actually means

Most AI tools respond to what you say. Kinva responds to what you need.

Typical AI

You

"I need help making a decision about this job offer."

AI

"Here are some factors to consider: salary, growth potential, work-life balance, company culture..."

Jumps straight to solving

Kinva

You

"I need help making a decision about this job offer."

Companion

"Got it — a job decision. Before we weigh the factors, I'm curious: is this a 'help me think through the logistics' situation, or is there something heavier making it hard to decide?"

Sees you first

The difference is attention. Kinva checks what's actually going on before jumping to help.

Who this is for

Kinva is for people who think things through — and want a place to do that without pressure.

Circling a decision and can’t land

Dreading a conversation

Feeling stuck but can’t explain why

Too many ideas, no direction

Need to process before talking to anyone

Want to think without being told what to do

"It's for the moments between — when you need to hear yourself think, and you want someone paying attention while you do."

A few things Kinva isn't

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Crisis support

Please reach out to a professional

Quick answers

A general AI will serve you better

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Direct advice

Companions help you think, not decide

Seven thought partners. One matched to you.

All share the same foundation: they meet you where you are before offering anything. Each has a different lens.

Tap any companion to see how it thinks with you — or take the quiz to find your match.

Quick answers

What about privacy?

Your conversations are yours. We don’t train on your data or share it with anyone.

Is this free?

Right now, yes. Kinva is in early access — we’re building something new and want to get it right. Eventually there will be a paid version, but we’ll always let you know before anything changes.

Can I switch companions?

Yes. While we match you based on your survey, you can try different companions to see which feels right.

Ready?

Still have questions? Just start a conversation — sometimes that answers more than any FAQ.

Find your thought partner