No crisis affects companies equally. But for one human connection consultancy, Covid-19 has been an incredible blessing. That’s not to downplay the damage the pandemic has done. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey showed 83% of small businesses have experienced either a “large” or “moderate” negative effect. Entrepreneurs are struggling with everything from plummeting demand to supply line disruptions to employee fears.

For a sense of the other side, I caught up with the founder of a startup that’s actually growing: Chris Schembra, chief question asker of 7:47. Unlike Zoom and its ilk, 7:47, a relationship-building service, might not seem like an obvious winner. But after chatting with Chris, it’s clear why his company is thriving.