Comments on: 140Love – the Ultimate Dating Service

By: jmdanmar

jmdanmar — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:01:00 +0000

They did a computer dating episode on the 60’s TV show That Girl. :-)

By: Tejas

Tejas — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:53:00 +0000

I was thinking of this idea just today ! :p But still i feel there are no dating sites for people who are single , based on our interest . Its weird that your ideal matches are online , somewhere in this globe but you aren’t able to reach . On some ip address . Facebook has solved the problem of gathering our interests not for all , but we have our digital figure prints online . I guess there should be a different approach to dating all together .

By: Steve Monas

Steve Monas — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:39:00 +0000

I just found this post, after coming here from your TechCrunch article today “7 things BuddyMedia Did right”. As a published business author of best selling book Shoestring Venture: The Startup Bible – Turbocharge your Business through Outsourcing (shoestringventure.com), I really enjoyed your last comment, but working with India, Pakistan, and as of last night China, has its challenges. But, if you understand your core concept, and are able to explain things clearly, as best as possible, it would make things a bit easier. I have finally done that with ScourEvents.com, I had to find Facebook Open Platform experts, who DIDN’T find my project challenging. It has been 6 years, and numerous tries, but I think that this time around, I have the right team for my refined vision. Pivots are good, but laser like focus is better. Once this site gets done, I will focus on a dating site using a similar strategy. I had published 2 dating books since 2005 and was interviewed by Fox News. Yes, it isn’t easy, but I think I have a solid strategy.

James, my biblical brother, I would like to have a conversation with you. I think that you would not only enjoy it, but be refreshed by it.

Steve Monas

By: Jay Liew

Jay Liew — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:28:00 +0000

James, first time entrepreneur here. If I’m guessing right, you raised on idea (and perhaps team i.e. you, the successful entrepreneur) as opposed to raising on traction, correct? Otherwise you wouldn’t have been able to raise that easily. Giving back the money in this case was the right thing to do (my view as well) since you said you weren’t willing to stick it out long term. I must say I’m jealous because I’ve already committed to my startup and willing to spend the next 3-5 years if it takes, have been burning my savings. Having the opportunity to raise like you did would be the wildest dream come true for me. I’d also kill to have mentors and advisors.

By: isomorphisms

isomorphisms — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:50:00 +0000

Not worth it to then devote years of my life to this idea.

Sounds like you’re much better off for quitting. Are all those investors going to dedicate 3 years of their life, 100% of their thought to this? No.

By: isomorphisms

isomorphisms — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:36:00 +0000

That seems like a good idea. Good enough. I wonder what would have happened if you had force-fed some initial users (paid people to sign up, bought profiles from another site, anything) and required a facial photo.

It is a crowded space, though.

By: Ley de Atraccion

Ley de Atraccion — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Interesting post, specially your learned experiences and about how to launch an internet/social based business

By: Jr Deputy Accountant

Jr Deputy Accountant — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:36:00 +0000

Stick to Craigslist Casual Encounters… it’s easier.

By: Laurie Davis

Laurie Davis — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Wow. As an online dating coach who frequently helps people flirt on Twitter, I was familiar with 140Love but never knew the back story. I really admire your honesty about the entire situation. It takes serious strength to be this up front and reveal weaknesses in such a bold way. There’s a LOT of great takeaways, so thanks for sharing!

By: Bradford Walker

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