We think we have the best matching algorithm, we think we have the best members. So why wouldn't we want to just shine the light onto just how our processes work, what the real data are, and let people come to their own conclusions. Sam Yagan algorithmconclusiondatum share on social
I'm an off-the-charts introvert. To me, being around groups of strangers is exhausting. I've had to sort of train myself to think about two tactics: finding common ground and invoking humor. Sam Yagan chartcommonexhaust Change image and share on social
About 10,000 people a day go on first dates from Match... We're trying to celebrate that, bring those success stories to the forefront and make it even easier in our product to meet up at Starbucks. Sam Yagan 000bringcelebrate Change image and share on social
My OkCupid co-founders are my best friends. We were in each other's weddings. Sam Yagan founderfriendokcupid Change image and share on social
New Year's Eve to Valentine's Day is our peak season, and in many ways, Valentine's Day is our Christmas. Everybody in the world makes the same three New Year's resolutions: health, career and money, and love. Sam Yagan careerchristmasday share on social
I think for marketplace businesses, and when you think about online dating, it's not a social network. It's not a place where you go to talk to people you already know; it's a place you go to interact with someone you've never met before. Sam Yagan businessdatehave share on social
I have never written a line of commercial code in my life. Nor should I. Sam Yagan codecommerciallife Change image and share on social
I hated meeting people at bars when I was single because it's all about the looks and the funny line. Sam Yagan barfunnyhate Change image and share on social
I get to be the nosiest friend or acquaintance that anyone has because it's - my job is to ask you about your dating life all the time. Sam Yagan acquaintancedatefriend Change image and share on social
I started my first company when I was in my college dorm as a senior with two of my really good friends. We started a company that became SparkNotes.com. You know CliffsNotes? SparkNotes is a modern-day version of that. Sam Yagan cliffsnotescollegecompany share on social
