Tues., Feb. 1, 6 p.m.:  Join other technologists and entrepreneurs for a panel discussion on the next generation functionality in online dating and a deep dive into the dominant business models. The panel is moderated by founder of MeetMoi Andrew Weinreich, and panelists include Alex Harrington (MeetMoi CEO), Brian Schechter and Aaron Schildkrout (founders of HowAboutWe), Lori Cheek (Founder & CEO of Cheek’d), Jay Rosensweig (Founder of WeekendDating), and Theresa Williams (founder of Kipici).
About the featured companies:
MeetMoi – location-based mobile dating with apps for Android, iPhone; received $1.5M in Series A funding in 2007; www.meetmoi.com
HowAboutWe – online dating revolving around proposing/accepting specific dates; received $3.1M in Series A funding in 2010; www.howaboutwe.com
Cheek’d – dating straddling offline/online convergence via “you’ve been cheek’d†cards; www.cheekd.com
WeekendDating – speed dating & singles events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in NYC area; activity-based speed dating (e.g. rock climbing, dancing, cooking, wine tasting, museum, etc.); www.weekenddating.com
Kipici – online dating service powered by AcuMatch matchmaking engine based on the latest ontology-based, human semantics (Web 3.0) technology;www.kipici.com
Door: 6 PM | Starts: 7 PM
Price: $11
Galapagos Art Space
16 Main Street
718.222.8500
galapagosartspace.com
