Brew Markets Love in the Age of AI with ex-CEO of Tinder, Faye Iosotaluno
Oct 31, 2025
Faye Iosotaluno, former CEO of Tinder, shares her insights on how Gen Z is reshaping dating. She discusses the shift away from dating apps due to a desire for real-world experiences and how affordability impacts social outings. Faye explores the evolving gender roles in dating expenses and the potential of AI in creativity and trust. She warns about the isolating effects of companion AI and pondered whether a super app could emerge in the U.S. Her balanced view of AI reflects optimism coupled with a call for ethical responsibility.
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Gen Z Wants Tech And Nostalgia
- Gen Z is digitally native yet craves real-world, nostalgic experiences like meet-cutes.
- Instant gratification from tech conflicts with the time relationships need to form.
Experiences Drive Engagement
- Experiential businesses like Live Nation show demand for in-person social experiences is strong.
- Dating apps must re-envision products to bridge digital matches into real-life events to stay relevant.
Tinder's Events Experiments
- Tinder experimented with run clubs and in-person events to bring users together.
- Building large-scale event operations is a different muscle than running a dating app.