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Published Jun 21, 2021

Office Hours: Fintech IPOs, Apple’s Search Game, Checking Your Morals, and Dating Post-Covid

Scott Galloway delves into the evolving fintech landscape with SoFi's IPO, the ethical balancing act between career aspirations and values, Apple's potential acquisition of Neeva to enhance privacy, and the transformative impact of dating apps post-Covid, offering insights into personal growth and dating resilience.
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  • App Growth

    The rise of dating apps has significantly influenced modern relationships, with platforms like Tinder and Bumble seeing substantial growth. highlights that Tinder had 7 million downloads in May alone, making it the second highest-grossing app of 2020, just behind TikTok 1. This surge reflects a broader trend, as eight of the largest U.S. dating apps experienced a 12% increase in monthly active users in late 2020 1.

    According to Pew, close to half of 18 to 29 year olds say they have used a dating app.

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    Despite this popularity, only a small fraction of users find serious relationships through these platforms, indicating a complex landscape for digital dating 1.

       

    Mating Dynamics

    Navigating the dating world today involves understanding the dynamics of mating inequality and the importance of certain traits. explains that dating apps often create a "winner-take-most" scenario, where a few individuals receive the majority of attention 2. He advises focusing on three key attributes: resources, intellect, and kindness, which are crucial for attracting a partner 2.

    If you can make someone laugh, that they will date you.

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    Additionally, Scott encourages being proactive and aggressive in pursuing relationships, emphasizing the value of resilience and willingness to face rejection 3.

       

    Personal Growth

    Success in dating is often linked to personal development and resilience. suggests that one's professional and personal growth directly impacts their attractiveness in the dating scene 4. He stresses the importance of hard work, relationship building, and maintaining physical and mental strength as foundational elements for success 4.

    Your success at night, your success in dating is a function of what you do during the day.

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    Scott believes that investing in oneself and demonstrating kindness and grit can significantly enhance one's dating prospects 3.

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