Meet Joshua Gilmer (Founder)
Joshua Gilmer is the founder of Luau, an AI-powered platform helping overworked parents and professionals connect through meaningful gatherings. A Birmingham-based designer turned entrepreneur, Joshua created Luau out of a personal need — balancing a growing family, a demanding career, and a longing for deeper friendships. Joshua hosts over 40 dinner parties and get-togethers a year, and was frustrated with the lackluster experience of the tools available.
Joshua Gilmer is the founder of Luau, an AI-powered platform helping overworked parents and professionals connect through meaningful gatherings. A Birmingham-based designer turned entrepreneur, Joshua created Luau out of a personal need — balancing a growing family, a demanding career, and a longing for deeper friendships. Joshua hosts over 40 dinner parties and get-togethers a year, and was frustrated with the lackluster experience of the tools available.
With two decades in digital experience design, Joshua now brings empathy and tech together for Luau. Whether it’s planning a potluck or nudging a busy mom to invite friends over, Luau acts as a social co-pilot for relationships that matter. Featured in the Birmingham Business Journal, Joshua also speaks on loneliness, AI’s impact on relationships, and the simple power of showing up.
With two decades in digital experience design, Joshua now brings empathy and tech together for Luau. Whether it’s planning a potluck or nudging a busy mom to invite friends over, Luau acts as a social co-pilot for relationships that matter. Featured in the Birmingham Business Journal, Joshua also speaks on loneliness, AI’s impact on relationships, and the simple power of showing up.
