Name: How to stop swiping and find your person on dating apps
Uploaded: 2018-07-24T19:59:15Z
Duration: 5 min 9 s
Description: Let's face it, online dating can suck. So many potential people, so much time wasted -- is it even worth it? Podcaster and entrepreneur Christina Wallace thinks so, if you do it right. In a funny, practical talk, Wallace shares how she used her MBA skill set to invent a "zero date" approach and get off swipe-based apps -- and how you can, too.

Let's face it, online dating can suck. So many potential people, so much time wasted -- is it even worth it? Podcaster and entrepreneur Christina Wallace thinks so, if you do it right. In a funny, practical talk, Wallace shares how she used her MBA skill set to invent a "zero date" approach and get off swipe-based apps -- and how you can, too.

How to stop swiping and find your person on dating apps

Finding meaningful connections on dating apps often feels inefficient and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. By rethinking the process, one can filter out low-effort matches—only 14 percent of 210 messages even met basic criteria—and focus on real-life chemistry. A 'zero date,' just one hour and one drink, helps quickly determine if there's a spark without wasting time. Instead of treating dating like a game or a résumé review, shifting to intentional, in-person meetings brings better results.