{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Strong New York Podcast","title":"Dating App CEO Reveals What Most People Get Wrong | Rob Long","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/eb320cb5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4404,"description":"Dating apps are broken. Here’s how one CEO is fixing them, one HYROX blind date at a time. \nThis week, Kenny sits down with Rob Long, co-founder and CEO of Surf Dating, the official dating app of HYROX. They cover why swiping keeps you stuck, why your profile should be the most honest thing on your phone, and how blind dates in the HYROX start tunnel turned into the best content in fitness.\nIn this episode:\nWhy “I’m not on apps” is a lie (60%+ of relationships now start digitally)\nWhy Surf bet against AI matchmaking\nLanding the HYROX deal after bigger dating apps passed\n9,000 applicants for 10 blind-date spots in New York\nFitness as identity, community and the cure for loneliness\nWhat’s next: Rio, London, Brisbane and maybe Comic-Con\nChapters: \n00:00 Why You're Using Dating Apps Wrong\n00:41 Rob Long on Tinder, Grindr & Surf Dating\n07:50 Dating App Privacy: Is Location Sharing Safe?\n10:58 How HYROX Helps Singles Meet in Real Life\n18:44 The Biggest Dating Profile Mistake: Chasing Likes\n21:52 How Surf Dating Partnered With HYROX\n28:50 HYROX Blind Dates: 9,000 Applicants for 10 Spots\n36:08 Dating Profile Tips & Real Success Stories\n39:28 AI Matchmaking vs. Real-Life Connection\n46:04 CEO Leadership: Trusting Your Team & Letting Go\n49:48 Dealing With Online Hate & Criticism\n54:00 Interest-Based Dating: Finding Shared Hobbies\n59:22 Why Friendship, Loneliness & Community Matter\n61:05 Modern Dating Pressure: Marriage & Social Media\n65:52 HYROX Love Stories & The Future of Surf Dating\nConnect with SURF Dating\nInstagram: @surfdating\nConnect with Kenny and Strong New York: \nInstagram: @kennysantucci\nInstagram: @strongnewyork\nFollow the Strong New York Podcast: \nInstagram: @strongnewyorkpod\nFor more raw, unfiltered and strong conversations, subscribe to Strong New York to never miss an upload.\nFollow us on Spotify for exclusive content:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7aZJACuPsaawNIbWTHUkBp?si=bbc2dde469e44982\nThis episode is sponsored by:\n🔥 Celsius — the energy drink that...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2Xk0ZfTav_YYXRVY33jR580T6b9XsLam3nbonxuWOrE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ODY5/ODY1MDY4ZWQyNzg0/OWQxOThmY2JlMTc3/MDExOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}