At BucketMatch, we believe life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
BucketMatch was built to help people take action on the things they want most — whether it's booking that flight, writing that book, or starting that YouTube channel. Not everyone keeps a written “bucket list,” but everyone has dreams they hope to achieve. Too often, those dreams collect dust. We want to change that. Life begins at the edge of our comfort zone, and we aim to inspire people to take bold leaps and fully experience life.
To create a world where life’s riches are measured by the experiences we share.
Founding Story
Why did I start BucketMatch?
In 2019 I fell into a depression after achieving certain milestones in my career & financial status that I thought were supposed to make me fulfilled, but they didn't. I began to feel that true happiness was unattainable and quickly spiraled into a belief that life was entirely meaningless. I would later learn that I was what's considered to be "passively suicidal."
Then at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I was laid off from my job. Feeling particularly directionless and desperate to find any reason to keep living, I needed to try something different - so I revisited an old bucket list I'd started in college and decided to embark on a mission to cross off 52 goals from that bucket list in 52 weeks (one year).
At the end of that year-long journey, I had an opportunity to deliver a TEDx Talk about the experience. As cliché as it may sound, this project saved my life. It helped me rediscover my enthusiasm for the world and it molded my perspective on what it means to truly live. You can see more on the experience at the link below.
Founder & CEO @ BucketMatch
My TedX Talk
After attempting to cross off 52 goals from my bucket list in 52 weeks, I had the opportunity to give a TEDx Talk about my experience. I was overwhelmed by the response I received and I realized firsthand that there's a silent yet pervasive problem -- people know they are living on autopilot, but they're putting off making a change.
By building BucketMatch, I hope to help people across the globe to finally go after some of their neglected life dreams. When you share your dreams openly, you'll be amazed to see how the world responds.
Founder & CEO @ BucketMatch
Our Core Values and Beliefs
At the core of everything we do lies a belief in the power of connection, collaboration, and purpose. This platform is built with a commitment to empower individuals and create a supportive community.
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Empathy
We listen to understand everyone's journey, creating a space where everyone feels heard and valued.
Integrity
Transparency and trust guide us in every decision, building strong, honest relationships.
Innovation
We constantly seek better solutions, staying ahead to meet evolving needs and improve experiences
From our community.
Here's what others say about using BucketMatch:
“Ever since college I've wanted to bike the PCH. So when Jeremy told me that was on his bucket list, I knew we had to do it. Proud to say after 10 days, 615 miles and lot of burritos, we f***in' did it.”
Andrew C.
(Nashville, TN)
"I never would've jumped out of a plane from 13,000 feet if my friends hadn't recruited me to join... unforgettable bucket list experience."
Daniel B.
(Los Angeles, CA)
''As a solo-traveler I was looking for like-minded people with similar bucket list ideas to explore the world with. Once I found a group I could trust, we've been traveling together ever since!"
Alana E.
(Miami, FL)
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You create an account and add goals to your bucket list. Then let BucketMatch:
Connect you with other members or services that can help you out
Recommend new goals that you might like based on your list
Generate personalized action plans with clear steps to make progress
No worries! You can browse other user profiles and community bucket lists for inspiration. If you see an idea that you like, add it to your list with a single click.
Please email support@bucketmatch.ai for any customer support issues or feedback.
No. We will never sell your data.
Your data safety and privacy are a top priority at BucketMatch. We’ve implemented industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure authentication, to protect your data from unauthorized access.
We recognize that sharing your bucket list involves a level of vulnerability, and we deeply respect that trust. We never sell your data, and you have full control over your privacy settings.
You can delete your BucketMatch account anytime. Simply go to your Account Settings and click the big red button labeled 'Deactivate Account.' This will permanently remove all data associated with your account.
Please note that we do not retain your data after deletion, so if you decide to return in the future, you’ll need to create a new account from scratch.
BucketMatch makes money through affiliate partnerships with top-tier products and services that help our users achieve their bucket list goals — like travel planners, surf retreats, language learning apps, and more.
This allows us to keep BucketMatch free for everyone.
Yes. If you have a background in UI/UX design, digital marketing, or social media, we'd love to connect with you.
Email jeremy@bucketmatch.ai if you're interested.
In 2020, our founder, Jeremy George, was struggling with suicidal ideation despite having everything he thought would make him happy—career, money, lifestyle. Then he was laid off.
Desperate to find a reason to keep going, he committed to a year of fully pursuing the goals he’d long neglected. Calling it the 'What A Year' project, he set out to cross off 52 bucket list goals in 52 weeks. The experience changed his life, and now, he hopes to help others experience that same transformation.
You can hear more about his journey in his TEDx Talk:
We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a note!
BucketMatch Blog
Dive in for our best bucket list stories, tips & interviews.
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#30. Dye my hair
Dying my hair will just bring out a different side of me that I think I need sometimes.
#52. Help someone else complete something on their list
The project aims to help others achieve what they've always wanted to do but haven't yet.
#17. Pick a country blindfolded and go there
Costa Rica does not have a military, which aligns well with the local "pura vida" lifestyle.
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