Badass Women in Business

Navigating Romance Scams and Building Safe Dating Platforms with Nicole Drew

Aggie & Cristy Season 3 Episode 15

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Cristy and Aggie welcome Nicole Drew, the founder and CEO of Rater, a dating app focused on safety and authenticity. Nicole shares her personal story of being scammed on a dating app and how this experience led her to create Rater. She talks about the challenges she faced in the early stages of development, including finding the right developer and funding the project.

Nicole discusses the unique features of Rater, including a star rating verification system, criminal checks, and ID verification to ensure user safety. She also highlights the importance of in-real-life (IRL) connections, mentioning the success of Rater's mixer events, which provide singles a chance to meet in person.

Nicole shares her journey from being a first-time founder to becoming a CEO, emphasizing the importance of networking, perseverance, and having a supportive team. She also offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs on how to get started and overcome fear.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of creating a safe and authentic dating platform.
  • The value of networking and seeking industry-specific advice and referrals.
  • Perseverance and confidence are crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving entrepreneurial success.

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