Live from the Web Summit.
Major changes in how Tinder works is to be announced over the next few days, that is according to the CEO of the massive dating app, who then refused to specify the exact changes.
Sean Rad from Tinder discussing your favourite app #websummit pic.twitter.com/JYtSoXPKbk
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) November 4, 2015
Sean Rad was speaking today at the Web Summit, and although he says that users can expect an alteration in how they use the app, he refused to elaborate for the time being. Rad, who returned as the CEO of Tinder after initially being dismissed, was happy to crunch a few astounding numbers for the huge crowd in attendance.
9 billion overall matches, 1.5 million weekly dates. Vast majority looking for long-term relationships #websummit pic.twitter.com/BwVNk6nSIp
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) November 4, 2015
The co-founder said that of the 300,000 Tinder users surveyed, 80% were looking for long-term relationships.
With over 1.5 million Tinder dates worldwide occurring every week, Rad claimed that over half become second dates.
Perhaps most staggering are the 9 billion matches that have been made since Tinder came into existence.
“Biggest change in Tinder to be announced in next few days” Sean Rad. Interesting. #websummit #tinder pic.twitter.com/3rC7f0wz8L
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) November 4, 2015
When asked if the company is making significant money, Rad menacingly responded by saying: “Yes, we’re making money. No, I’m not telling you how much.”
Fear of face-to-face rejection inspired Tinder, says Sean Rad #websummit #tinder pic.twitter.com/SFbEK2px3n
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) November 4, 2015
Finally, Rad took great pleasure in saying that Ireland is a very prominent Tinder-using nation.
Keep up the good work, Ireland!
“Tinder has a huge presence in Ireland” Sean Rad #websummit #tinder pic.twitter.com/9MxijMnbr9
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) November 4, 2015
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