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Donut

Team Culture

Connect your team effortlessly. The AI-powered Slack bot that automates virtual coffee chats, onboarding journeys, and watercooler moments to build trust at scale.

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About This Tool

Donut is a culture-building platform integrated directly into Slack. It uses smart algorithms to pair colleagues for “virtual coffee” or mentorship sessions based on shared interests or random selection. It helps remote and hybrid teams foster the connections that used to happen naturally in the office kitchen.

How to Use

  1. 1. Install Donut from the Slack App Directory.
  2. 2. Create a channel (e.g., #virtual-coffee) and invite the Donut bot.
  3. 3. Configure pairing frequency (weekly, bi-weekly) and group size.
  4. 4. Donut automatically introduces pairs via DM and suggests meeting times.
  5. 5. Use “Watercooler” topics to spark conversation in channels.

Key Features

☕ Intro Pairing
👋 Auto Onboarding
💬 Watercooler

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Use Cases

Donut is trusted by over 20,000 companies, including Netflix and Slack itself. It is primarily used to break down silos between departments (e.g., Engineering meeting Sales), welcome new hires with automated “onboarding buddy” assignments, and boost morale in fully remote organizations.

Smart Logic

The AI behind Donut isn’t just random. It tracks who has met whom to ensure people don’t get paired with the same person twice. It also accounts for time zones and calendar availability to suggest meeting slots that work for everyone involved.

Watercooler Topics

To fight the silence in remote channels, Donut posts daily conversation starters like “What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?” or “Post a picture of your pets.” This low-stakes engagement helps team members learn about each other personally.

Onboarding Journeys

Donut allows HR teams to build automated onboarding workflows. A new hire can receive a scheduled message on Day 1 welcoming them, a prompt on Day 7 to schedule a feedback session, and a nudge on Day 30 to join a social club, ensuring a consistent experience.

Privacy & Customization

Users can snooze pairings if they are busy or on vacation. Admins can customize the tone of the bot (friendly, professional, or quirky) and set specific rules for different channels (e.g., “CEO Lunch Lottery”).