Tagline
3x founder, founded DatingSphere after divorce to rethink how modern dating works — with trust and personality at the core.
Bio
UCB '03. Built two successful businesses across different industries, including a $1.4M/yr full-service restaurant awarded Top 100 in Orange County. Also, traded stocks full-time for a little bit.
Location
Santa Ana, CA, USA
Last Active
a month ago
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Elevator Pitch
Anyone can be anybody online. We rely on trusted opinions for everything — Yelp for services, Amazon for products, LinkedIn for careers — yet when it comes to love, we're on our own? DatingSphere is a matchmaking app where friends introduce the real you. Through our Sphere of Trust, the people who know you vouch for key facts and highlight your personality, so you're appreciated for who you are. This brings authenticity to dating, helping singles find real compatibility based on trust and personality.
Industry
Services
Website
Team Size
1-5 employees
Company Stage
Growth
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | 80 / 100 | Founded DatingSphere, a matchmaking app. |
| Entrepreneurship | 80 / 100 | Founded and operated two businesses, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial skills. |
| Business Owner | 75 / 100 | Owned and operated a mortgage broker company and a full-service restaurant. |
| Services | 70 / 100 | Experience in the services industry through the restaurant and matchmaking app. |
| Sales | 70 / 100 | Experience in sales through running a mortgage broker company. |
| Product Management | 70 / 100 | Founder of DatingSphere, managing product development and user experience. |
| Marketing | 60 / 100 | Experience in marketing through the full-service restaurant business. |
| Stock Trading | 50 / 100 | Traded stocks full-time for a period. |
Title
Stock Trader
Position Description
Engaged in full-time stock trading, analyzing market trends and making investment decisions.
Accomplishment Notes
Gained experience in financial markets and trading strategies.
Title
Founder
Position Description
Founded a matchmaking app that emphasizes authenticity in dating by allowing friends to introduce users.
Accomplishment Notes
Developed a unique platform that highlights personality traits for better compatibility in dating.