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CEO at Ghosted at Ghosted

Jean-Sébastien Wallez

I’ve spent the past ten years building consumer products for millions of users, from early messaging chatbots to some of the first AR games on Snapchat.

Questions & Answers

What's the story behind your company?

BeReal, but for dating

What inspired you to start your business?

BeReal

Why are you excited about your company/product?

Building a consumer product (which I love) but highly monetizable

What sets you apart from others in your industry?

We have no previous xp in dating

Can you share a distinctive achievement or highlight from your career?

built the very first AR games on snap

What's a memorable 'aha' moment you've had while building your startup?

the only thing that matter in dating is photos, so how do you build a differrent set of images

What problem or opportunity inspired you to start your company, and how has your vision evolved since then?

more authenticity, and how do you translate that in features/product

How is your team uniquely positioned to solve the problem you're tackling?

right direction (increase authenticity, reduce pressure in dating), one of the most experienced consumer team out there