Blog of Erin Dougan
dating startup journey
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How DropD’s Matchmaking Algorithm Reimagines Compatibility?
In the noisy world of dating apps, it seems the swipe is king and the matchmaking algorithm is a black box. You swipe, you match, you chat—only to ghost, get ghosted, or worse, end up […] Read More
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Modern Love or Roommates in Disguise?
Once upon a time, opposites attracted in love. Now? They just compare spreadsheets. Walk into any urban café on a weekday evening and you’ll find a sight that would confuse a time traveller from the […] Read More
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How Dating Platforms Got Trapped in a UI/UX Monoculture?
There’s a quiet monotony hiding beneath the glitter of dating apps. Open any of them — swipe left, swipe right, maybe a super like — and the ritual repeats. Over and over. Tap, wait, repeat. […] Read More
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Will people opt for Floating Marriage instead of full one in future?
Imagine a world where marriage — in its traditional, one-size-fits-all format — has quietly stepped aside. Not through collapse, but through evolution. Where instead of rigid vows and lifelong contracts, people enter into floating marriages […] Read More
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Imagine if Facebook Had Been Tokenized: What Would It Mean for 3 billion People?
What if, instead of just scrolling, you were earning? Imagine Facebook rewarding you with tokens for every action. We’ve all spent years building Facebook. We tagged friends, liked posts, joined groups, commented on cat videos, […] Read More
