Hi all,
It's 2023 and a big resolution many have is to find someone special.
Unfortunately, online dating is hard: you've got to message a ton before meeting, the apps can be addicting, empathy can be low, and it's easy to fall into a "just one more swipe..." mindset.
But there's a better way. The NYC Digital Detox meetup group started exploring this in a working session last month, and this is the natural follow-up. Our special guest, Taly Matiteyahu, will be leading a discussion that covers:
How can I get the most out of online dating in 2023?
What can I do to charge up my *offline* dating life?
How can I move from a finding someone to building something special?
Taly is the Founder and CEO of Blink Date and has done a lot of research, interviews, and thinking about the state of modern dating. She's excited to share what works, what doesn't, and why she built Blink Date to help. She'll do a short presentation and then open it up for questions and a discussion. She'll also share what it's been like to found Blink and give tips for current and aspiring founders.
This is going to be a lot of fun, and we have limited slots, so please RSVP here!
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More about NYC Digital Detox
NYC Digital Detox is a meetup group for folks looking to spend more time engaged, active, and present. They're about being intentional with how they use screens and media, so they have time for the things that spark joy! Their focus includes:
Connecting in person
Going on adventures
Embracing solitude and creativity
Being more relaxed, calm, and present
Being aware of our emotions, and more resilient
Building the desire to explore, get out of one's comfort zone, and live an active life
More about Blink Date
Blink Date is an app putting the “date” back into online dating. There's no profiles or swiping - you just enter what you're looking for and get setup on 10min phone dates. It knocks out the 10hrs/wk most spend on swiping and shallow messaging, and replaces it with a healthy dose of conversation. Check it out here.
More about Taly
Taly is the founder and CEO of Blink Date. She previously worked as a lawyer at an NYC firm, in legal operations at Netflix and Datadog, and as a product manager at Evisort. Taly earned her Bachelor's from New York University in 2011 and her Juris Doctorate from Columbia Law School in 2015.