Why Swiping Right on AI Is Like Bringing a Blender to a First Date
Dating apps flirting with full-blown AI is like bringing a blender to a first date—loud, confusing, and nobody’s actually craving a smoothie. Real chemistry happens in coffee shops and speed-dating rooms where you can’t hide behind airbrushed selfies or ChatGPT pickup lines.
The $Million Fight Against Loneliness: How Apps Are Turning Strangers into Friends IRL
Investors are pouring millions into friendship apps like 222 and Pie, betting that tech-facilitated real-life connections can help solve the modern loneliness epidemic.
Why Bumble’s Tough Layoffs Could Spark a Leaner, More Profitable Future
“We’ve reset our strategy and are going back to a start‑up mentality.” – Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble founder & CEO, on announcing the layoffs (June 25 2025)
Stop Treating Acquisition Like a One-Man Band (And Start Conducting the Whole Subscription Orchestra)
Acquisition’s just confetti if onboarding leaks and billing stumbles. Sync pricing, messaging, retention and ops so every click compounds into loyal, high-LTV customers—otherwise your CAC balloons and growth stalls.