This Bunch Of 20-Somethings Thinks Dating Should Work Like Uber Instead Of Tinder
Advertisement
Courtesy of Lauren Kay
Advertisement
Instead of working like Tinder (a popular app that is a bit like Hot or Not for nearby singles), Dating Ring believes finding someone should work like popular car service startup, Uber.
To understand why, the founders put together this presentation. Here are most of the slides from their two-and-a-half-minute pitch at last week's Y Combinator Demo Day.
Complimentary Tech Event
Transform talent with learning that works
Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More
The startup that believes dating should work like Uber, not Tinder, is called Dating Ring. It uses matchmakers to screen everyone on the service and make sure people represent themselves accurately.
Dating Ring
Imagine if Uber worked like Tinder, how terrible the service would be. Swipe to find an attractive ride...Dating Ring
Dating Ring
Match up with a driver.Dating Ring
Dating Ring
Then start messaging the driver to coordinate a time.Dating Ring
Dating Ring
And when your ride pulls up, it looks nothing like its photo.Dating Ring
Dating Ring
Dating should work just like Uber, the founders of Dating Ring say.Dating Ring
Dating Ring
Like Uber, Dating Ring screens people via matchmakers in hopes of creating better first dates. The founders say 70% of their users go on second dates. Each date set up by their service costs $20, and the startup says it's profitable with revenue growing 60% every month.Dating Ring
Dating Ring
Advertisement
- I spent $2,000 for 7 nights in a 179-square-foot room on one of the world's largest cruise ships. Take a look inside my cabin.
- Saudi Arabia wants China to help fund its struggling $500 billion Neom megaproject. Investors may not be too excited.
- One of the world's only 5-star airlines seems to be considering asking business-class passengers to bring their own cutlery
- From terrace to table: 8 Edible plants you can grow in your home
- India fourth largest military spender globally in 2023: SIPRI report
- New study forecasts high chance of record-breaking heat and humidity in India in the coming months
- Gold plunges ₹1,450 to ₹72,200, silver prices dive by ₹2,300
- Strong domestic demand supporting India's growth: Morgan Stanley