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Stanford Grad's Date Drop Beats Tinder
13 Feb
Summary
- Date Drop matches students weekly using a detailed questionnaire.
- The service boasts a 10x higher conversion rate to actual dates than Tinder.
- The Relationship Company aims to facilitate all meaningful human connections.
Stanford graduate student Henry Weng has developed Date Drop, a unique dating service that moves beyond superficial swiping to facilitate meaningful connections. Launched initially at Stanford, the service has since expanded to over 10 universities, including MIT and Princeton, with broader city rollouts planned for the summer of 2026.
Date Drop differentiates itself by matching students once a week based on in-depth questionnaires, voice conversations, and user-provided data. Weng's approach has resulted in a conversion rate to actual dates approximately 10 times higher than that of Tinder. The service is a key offering from The Relationship Company, a public benefit corporation focused on fostering all types of meaningful relationships.
Weng, who is pursuing a master's in computer science, has a background in studying matching theory. His model is trained on real-world outcomes, ensuring compatibility prediction is based on what actually leads to successful dates. This focus on long-term connections is reflected in Date Drop's user base, with 95% expressing interest in relationships.
The Relationship Company, with its two employees and 12 campus ambassadors, fosters a culture of relationship-building, even offering employees a monthly $100 stipend for activities that deepen important connections. Weng's vision extends beyond dating to friendships, professional connections, and community building.
