E309 - The Dating App Rewriting the Rules of Love | Ep 309 with Sergio Giles Founder of Date Draft

Sergio Giles joins Founder’s Story to discuss why so many people are frustrated with traditional dating apps and how Date Draft introduces a new sports-inspired model to online dating. Drawing from his NFL fandom, Sergio reframes dating as “drafting,” “scouting,” and even “trading,” creating a more interactive, gamified experience that moves beyond endless swiping and repetitive chats.

Key Discussion Points:
Sergio shares how his own experiences on dating apps revealed a major flaw: users don’t meaningfully interact until after matching, and burnout quickly sets in. That insight led to the creation of the “Trade Room,” a feature t...