REFORM AUSTIN - Aug 5 - Loneliness during the pandemic inspired UT-Austin students to create a new social network. Co-founders Allen Zhou, Aditi Merchant and Anthony Zhou founded Big & Mini, a nonprofit that connects youth and seniors through video calls to combat social isolation and bridge the generation gap. The Bigs are seniors who share their unique stories and experiences that youth can benefit from, and the Minis are on the verge of their adult lives and are curious.
