Tau Epsilon Phi Partners with Connector Technologies to Launch Exclusive Networking App, Helping Fraternity Brothers Maintain Meaningful Social Connection Anywhere in the World

115-year-old fraternity pioneers tech-forward networking solution for 75,000+ members and demonstrates the future of association networking

ROSWELL, Ga. and TROY, N.Y., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Connector Technologies, an AI-enabled, location-based business networking company, and Tau Epsilon Phi (TEP), a national men's fraternity founded at Columbia University in New York City in 1910, today announced a partnership to introduce "TEP Connector," a networking tool designed to provide a 21st century way for fraternity alumni and active members to remain connected.

The powerful new tool, which is custom-branded for those who use TEP's access code, is designed to help strengthen bonds with fellow Tau Epsilon Phi brothers wherever they live or work. Connector provides location-based technology that makes it easy to discover, connect, and reconnect with TEP members nearby, whether at conferences, events, airports, on campus, or in any location around the world.

"Connector is the future of association networking," said Matt Tursi, Director of Chapter Services, Tau Epsilon Phi. "After our brothers graduate from college, we often lose touch and have few meaningful opportunities to maintain the powerful connections we made based on our common interests and experience. Networking events are great, but members need to be nearby to attend. Online member portals, emails, and social media groups also help to keep our brothers connected, but they have their limits. Imagine moving to a new city and being able to easily find a group of brothers. It's an instant network that can only be powered by something like TEP Connector."

TEP Connector harnesses advanced AI-powered technology to provide a frictionless way to connect with other members. Gone are the days of missed opportunities to meet fellow brothers anywhere in the world.

Key TEP Connector Features: 

• AI-driven technology intelligently identifies the best connections
• Geolocation-powered networking shows where nearby fraternity brothers are in real time
• Stay connected—see when those you've met before are nearby again
• Patent-pending Value Score helps eliminate spam and irrelevant outreach

TEP Connector will notify a member when a fellow brother is nearby, helping the user take advantage of every opportunity to connect. For alumni, TEP Connector is a powerful tool to maintain lifelong connections, build professional networks, and mentor younger members. Active brothers can tap into a nationwide alumni network, access career opportunities, as the app breathes new life into the promise of lifelong connection that began in college—all while fostering the enduring TEP brotherhood. 

Connector was designed as a flexible networking tool that simplifies professional relationship-building for business users. Leveraging location-based features helps individuals forge impactful connections at various venues and events—from airports and sports arenas to convention centers—enhancing opportunities for sales growth and career and personal advancement.

"Fraternal organizations like Tau Epsilon Phi are a perfect use case for Connector because they're some of the largest networking organizations that exist," said Steven Eppinger, Founder and CEO, Connector Technologies. "Our app is specifically designed to ensure that people with common interests and experiences can find one another and add value just by being connected. TEP instantly recognized the need for a modern technology that could help them to deliver on the mission of all fraternal organizations: belonging to an extended family and providing the opportunity to enhance personal relationships for life."

The 115-year-old fraternity enjoys a storied history of breaking new ground. It was founded to provide a welcoming home for Jewish college students who were excluded from other fraternities due to their faith. It has since been to 144 universities around the world, and is currently on 21 campuses. TEP counts many notable alumni among its brotherhood, including President Dwight D. Eisenhower; comedy star Larry David; ABC News host George Stephanopolous; legendary CNN personality Larry King; former Cincinnati Mayor and talk-show host Jerry Springer; Judge Joseph Wapner, who rose to fame presiding on the original People's Court; and Dr. Jonas Salk, inventor of the polio vaccine.

The Connector App is available for anyone to download for free from Google Play and the Apple App Store.

About Connector
Connector is a location-based, AI-driven professional business networking platform. The app makes proactive relationship recommendations based on user locations, personal profiles, and networking interests. In short, it supercharges everyone's ability to make genuine connections that drive meaningful relationships. Connector's proprietary Value Score, which is applied to both inbound and outbound connection suggestions, is based on a patent-pending algorithm powered by AI. Connector complements the value that other business networking platforms provide, introduces a new way to find real, high-value connections, and offers a wide range of options to connect, including through chat apps, face-to-face meet-ups, or simply through the exchange of contact information. For more information, visit https://connectorapp.co/.

About Tau Epsilon Phi
Tau Epsilon Phi (TEP) was founded in 1910 at Columbia University. Formed by a group of 10 Jewish men excluded from membership in other fraternities due to their faith, they dedicated themselves to building an organization free from discrimination. TEP has 21 chapters along the East Coast from Rhode Island to Florida and as far west as Indiana. 

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