WHAT:

We're building a dating app for finding long-term relationships during the pandemic.

- Rather than swiping all day, match via 5-minute video speed dates

- During each video date, get icebreakers to keep the conversation flowing

- Know they're always genuinely interested in you, because everyone is limited to 5 matches at a time

- Conversations stay active -- if they don’t answer within 4 days, the conversation expires

- Apple devices only for these tests, but we know you want it on Android too!

MORE DETAILS:

- For people to find long-term relationships! No questions of if someone is looking for “hookups”, “just friends”, or anything else. Everyone is on the same page about wanting to find something long-term.

- Rather than swiping all day, match via 5-minute video speed dates. Everyone's unsure about their profile. And they're static -- how do you represent your personality? Live conversations are far better. And we suggest ice breaker topics during each speed date!

- Community means we show empathy for each other. Other apps feel lonely; speed dating here is a social experience. We care for each other, even if someone's not a match. When you don't get matches in a speed date, you still get anonymous feedback to help you improve as a dater.

- COMING SOON: Get voice and video messages instead of confusing texts. No more short, confusing messages. Hear their tone; see their facial expression! And share humor -- one of womens' most requested qualities.

- We're a small team, so we can only build our app on iOS for now. Android will come soon, though. If you're on Android, choose the free "Android" ticket. We'll let you know when we release it!

WHO:

In the future we intend for the app to be inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identifications, ages, and locations. However, to keep these pilot tests relevant for the small group we can accommodate, we’re looking for people in the SF Bay area, ages 25-35, who identify as heterosexual.

WHERE:

Speed dating will be on Zoom, you'll be placed into a breakout room with your date. We’ll also give you some prompts to help keep the conversation flowing.

To get the Zoom URL, you need to download the app via TestFlight. You'll get an email with a link to join the TestFlight group!

FAQ's:

- How long is it? Each speed date is 5 minutes, and you'll have 5 of them. So plan for 30-45 minutes.

- How long can we talk on the prototype app? You'll have two weeks to get to know each other! Feel free to take it off the app when you're ready!

- What age range of people attend? 25-37

- Who picks the people attending? The Bubble Dating team does, we make sure everyone coming is friendly and awesome!

- What kind of questions will you ask afterward? What worked well, what didn't, anything you were confused by, how it felt to use the prototype app.