Tagline
Built and sold leading eCommerce in Ecuador. Worked in senior roles in 2 Consumer App unicorns
Bio
After exiting my e-commerce startup and scaling two unicorns across LATAM, I've found my next big opportunity: transforming how people find meaningful connections.
Last Active
a month ago
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Elevator Pitch
Ari is an AI dating assistant spun off from VIDA Select’s 15 years of matchmaking success. Designed to help young men struggling in today’s dating scene, Ari optimizes profiles, crafts engaging messages, and offers real-time guidance. With 60 million online daters in the U.S. and strong demand for AI tools, Ari brings high-end dating expertise to a wide market.
Industry
Consumer Products
Website
Team Size
5-10 employees
Company Stage
Launch
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
$250k to $500k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 90 / 100 | Founded and scaled an e-commerce startup and played key roles in two unicorn companies. |
| Founded company | 90 / 100 | Successfully built and sold a leading eCommerce platform in Ecuador. |
| Scaled Unicorns | 85 / 100 | Played senior roles in scaling two unicorn consumer apps across LATAM. |
| Product Management | 80 / 100 | Co-Founder of Ari, overseeing product development and user experience for an AI dating assistant. |
| Consumer Products | 80 / 100 | Extensive experience in the consumer products sector, particularly in e-commerce and app development. |
| Sales | 70 / 100 | Experience in scaling e-commerce and consumer apps, focusing on customer acquisition strategies. |
| AI Tools | 70 / 100 | Developing AI-driven solutions for dating, leveraging technology to enhance user experience. |
| Marketing | 70 / 100 | Built and sold a leading eCommerce platform, utilizing various marketing strategies to drive growth. |
| Software Engineering | 60 / 100 | Involved in the technical aspects of building consumer apps, ensuring functionality and user engagement. |
Title
Senior Role
Position Description
Held a senior position in a unicorn consumer app, focusing on growth and user engagement strategies.
Accomplishment Notes
Contributed to the company's growth to unicorn status, implementing effective marketing and operational strategies.
Title
Senior Role
Position Description
Worked in a senior capacity to drive product development and market expansion.
Accomplishment Notes
Helped scale the company to unicorn status, enhancing product offerings and user experience.
Title
Founder
Position Description
Founded and scaled a leading eCommerce platform in Ecuador, focusing on customer acquisition and market penetration.
Accomplishment Notes
Built and sold the company, achieving significant market share in the region.
Title
Co-Founder & President
Position Description
Leading the development and strategy of an AI dating assistant aimed at helping young men navigate the dating scene.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully launched the product with a focus on optimizing user profiles and engagement.