In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into the user experience and technology behind online dating apps. With over 40% of people meeting their first date through an app or website, it's no secret that these technologies have changed the way we date. They will explore the design behind successful dating apps, and the role algorithms play in making meaningful connections. Also, they will discuss the "double opt-in" mechanics, Gale-Stanley algorithm, and the math behind matchmaking. Finally, are we productizing people with online dating apps?

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Referenced:

• Lenny’s Podcast with Tinder’s Head of Product https://www.lennyspodcast.com/building-your-product-strategy-stack-ravi-mehta-tinder-facebook-tripadvisor-outpace/
• Gale-Shapley Algorithm video explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7xRZQAQU8s
• Gale-Shapley Algorithm in-depth example: https://towardsdatascience.com/gale-shapley-algorithm-simply-explained-caa344e643c2
• Hinge Algorithm Overview: https://medium.com/swlh/dating-data-an-overview-of-the-algorithm-afb9f0c08e2c#:~:text=Hinge uses the Gale-Shapley, to people with similar preferences.
• Tinder uses the variable reward ratio: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-wise/201311/use-unpredictable-rewards-to-keep-behavior-going
• Interview with Tinder Product Designers: https://medium.com/thinking-design/for-the-love-of-ux-tinders-product-designers-talk-user-centered-design-for-emotional-experiences-b66e44d8a4f1
• Tinder Onboarding and Behavioural Psychology: https://uxplanet.org/how-tinder-design-hooks-you-up-60201d78501f
• Hine Labs: https://hinge.co/labs/
• Online dating stats: https://www.cloudwards.net/online-dating-statistics/