We Believe in Real Connections
VelocityDate was built by people who were tired of swiping and never meeting anyone. We created the dating experience we always wanted - fast, fun, and genuinely effective.
"Dating apps taught us to judge people in a second. We're teaching people to connect over 3 minutes. That's all it takes."
- Alexandra Chen, CEO & Co-Founder
Our Values
Genuine Connections
We believe in real conversations over endless swiping. Every feature we build is designed to facilitate authentic human connection.
Inclusive Community
VelocityDate welcomes everyone - regardless of age, background, orientation, or relationship goal. Love looks different for everyone.
Global with Local Heart
We're in 50+ cities and growing. But we believe great dates happen locally, so we curate events that feel personal and community-driven.
Efficiency Above All
Your time is precious. We've engineered every part of the experience - from event format to matching - to maximize the quality of your time.
Safety First
Every profile is moderated. Events have live hosts. Reporting is instant. We take safety seriously so you don't have to worry.
The Team
We're a team of builders, dreamers, and hopeless romantics from the world's best tech companies.
Alexandra Chen
CEO & Co-Founder
Former product lead at Hinge. Built VelocityDate after getting tired of swiping and never meeting anyone.
Marcus Johnson
CTO & Co-Founder
Ex-Google engineer with 10+ years in real-time video infrastructure. Built the matching engine from scratch.
Sofia Rodriguez
Head of Events
Ran 500+ speed dating events in NYC before joining the team. She knows what makes a great night.
Daniel Park
Head of Safety
Former trust & safety lead at Twitter. Passionate about creating safe spaces for genuine connections.
Priya Kapoor
Head of Growth
Scaled user acquisition at Bumble. Brought VelocityDate to 50+ cities in 18 months.
James O'Brien
Head of Design
15 years designing products people love. Believes great UX should feel invisible.
Our Journey
VelocityDate founded in New York City with the first-ever virtual speed dating event
Reached 10,000 members. Expanded to Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco
Launched mobile app. Hit 1,000 successful matches. Expanded to 25 cities globally
50,000+ members, 50+ cities, 12,000+ matches made. Raised Series A funding
Launched VIP events, premium features, and international expansion to Europe
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