In this episode, we have Raimie Tang, CEO of date ideas. dateideas is a unique date experiences marketplace for couples that aims to redefine dates and empower relationships. In this episode, we talked about building traction for an app, some of the challenges that he faced and how he found his co-founder.

Find dateideas here:

https://www.dateideas.io/

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Timestamps:

(0:40) Introduction to dateideas

(1:25) Inspiration behind starting dateideas?

(2:35) How do you differentiate yourself from other experience booking platforms?

(4:38) How do you determine the need for an app and how do you build traction?

(8:30) How do you build traction outside of your telegram channel?

(10:52) How did you adjust to the COVID restrictions?

(15:40) Was there any challenge that blindsided you?

(20:00) When was the moment where you knew dateideas was going to be a full time project after graduation?

(22:57) Highlights?

(23:36) Lowlights?

(31:31) One resource that you found helpful?

(33:36) One advice to your past self?