✦ About

The people behind Escuneda

We’re Jan and Hazel. A long-distance couple building something we wish existed when we started.

✦ Who we are

Two people, one direction

Jan is based in the United States. He’s the quiet steady one. The person who shows up consistently and finds meaning in making things work. He cares deeply about building something real, not just something that looks good. When he sees a problem, he doesn’t wait. He starts.

Hazel is based in the Philippines. She’s the emotional compass. The one who sees what people actually need, who notices when something feels off, and who pushes for honesty even when it’s uncomfortable. She’s the reason what we build isn’t just functional, but human.

Together, we’re building Escuneda . a brand rooted in what we’ve lived. Not theory, not research, just two people who know what it takes to stay connected across 8,000 miles and 12 time zones.

✦ The origin

How a relationship is becoming a brand

We met on Bumble in late 2024. Made it official in January 2025. And somewhere between the late-night calls, the timezone math, and the daily effort of staying close from far away, we realized something: there was nothing built for people like us.

The apps that existed were either generic messaging tools or gimmicky countdown timers. Nothing that understood what long-distance couples actually go through , the miscommunication, the emotional distance, the small rituals that keep you connected.

So we started building. Jan began writing code. Hazel began shaping what the experience should feel like. And Escuneda became the name for everything we’re creating together , starting with an app for couples who are choosing to make it work.

✦ The mission

Help couples feel less alone

Escuneda exists for one reason: to help couples who are doing the hard work of staying together . across distance, across time zones, across everything that makes it difficult . feel seen, supported, and less alone in it.

We share our story honestly. We build tools that address real needs. And we create a space where the messy, imperfect, beautiful reality of relationships gets the attention it deserves.

✦ What's next

Still building, still learning

Right now, we’re finishing the first version of our app and preparing it for its first test users. We’re writing about what we’re learning along the way. And we’re showing up every day, same as we always have.

If any of this resonates, we’d love for you to follow along.

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Same star, same direction.