Built in public, in Chicago.

Oct 1, 2026MilestoneLatest

Xzerno is open in Chicago.

Anyone looking for a roommate in Chicago can join now, free.

• Notifications in the app, and on your phone if you turn them on
• Every report is read by a person on our team
• An updated Privacy Policy

“Chicago is home, so Xzerno starts here. It’s open, and it’s free to use.”

Sep 22, 2026Milestone

You can now connect and message on Xzerno.

Members can reach out to each other, and talk once both say yes.

• Send a connection request to someone you’d like to live with
• Accept or ignore requests
• Message anyone you’ve connected with
• Block or report a member, privately
• Published the Community Rules

“Connecting and messaging are free, and they open only when both people say yes.”

Sep 8, 2026Update

We designed how members connect.

How you reach out to someone, and what happens after they say yes.

Aug 6, 2026Milestone

You can now find roommates on Xzerno.

Browse people looking for a roommate in Chicago, and see how well you fit, in plain words.

• Discover: members looking in Chicago
• Filters for budget, move-in, areas and more
• How well you fit, and what to talk about

“I didn’t want a score. Two people aren’t a number, so Discover tells you in words what you agree on and what to talk about.”

Jul 25, 2026Milestone

Roommate profiles are ready.

Everything you need to introduce yourself, and be found.

• Your budget, move-in window and Chicago areas
• Your Living Style and Deal Breakers
• A photo and a few words about you
• Publish when you’re ready

“A listing tells you the rent. A profile should tell you how someone lives. That’s where every roommate search should start.”

Jul 12, 2026Update

Xzerno is taking shape.

The first version of the app works: create an account, sign in, on phone or computer.

Jul 11, 2026MilestoneFirst stop

Xzerno is officially being built in public.

The start: a home for the idea, and a place to shape what gets built.

• Launched xzerno.com
• Opened product requests and feedback
• Published the Privacy Policy, Terms and Community Guidelines
• Chose Chicago as home

“Finding a roommate online is cluttered, and there’s no place people really trust. So I’m building one: free, and looked after.”