Message From iris Founder
I would like to personally thank you for visiting iris dating.
I have always found online dating to be a daunting and sometimes frustrating experience, but in today’s busy and socially distant world, sometimes it's the only viable option.
Dating apps that use impersonal factors like zip code and income level as the main criteria for matching singles never worked for me. We created iris dating for folks like you and me who have tried all the other apps but have yet to find “the one.” Iris takes the mystery and misery out of the dating experience by using criteria that actually matter – because let’s face it, if there’s no attraction, there’s never going to be a connection.
If you decide to give the iris dating app a try, I want to share some insider tips for making it the best experience possible for you.
Upload up to 6 photos to your profile
Write a full bio about yourself
List your likes and dislikes in your profile
Why are these three steps important? The more information iris has about you, the more likely you’ll be matched with singles you’d like to meet – and who want to meet you! Profiles that only contain one photo or have incomplete bios are more likely to be perceived as fake or simply passed over.
Updated your profile? Great! Let’s continue.
How iris was born
I was sitting in a New York Cafe one cold January afternoon, minding my own business, when a beautiful woman walked in and, in an instant, she took my breath away.
I had no idea if she liked cats or likes to eat cats, preferred classical music or country, or whether she liked to climb mountains (like me) or if heights terrified her - yet, somehow, I just knew she was “my type.”
In that brief moment, I began to wonder about that “thing” that happens at the moment of attraction – the unexplained reaction that makes your heart beat faster or your hands get sweatier. Some scientists believe this primal attraction is predetermined by our ancestors and the choices they’ve made when selecting their partners. That feeling comes first, it is instant and it is independent of all other compatibility factors like educational level, religious beliefs, or political affiliation.
I began to wonder why it is so difficult to find that person… to set your eyes on someone else's eyes and just know they’re “the one” for you. That’s when I knew I needed to find a better understanding of what that feeling is, and more importantly, how to find it – and help others find it too.
With close to 8 billion people on the planet, how can we tiny humans ever really find that special someone – that one in a million for whom we’d travel the earth, change our lives, and move mountains for the chance to be in their presence?
I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and I’ve spent my life analyzing things to death. But I’m a numbers nerd, a computer connoisseur. What do I know about matters of the heart?
I started to think about apps like Pandora that literally learn a listener's musical taste, and over time, make musical suggestions that get closer to the user’s taste over time. I wondered if I could create a dating app that mimicked this principle – an app that could effectively build an AI clone that understood what facial features a person finds most attractive in another person – a clone that could scan a million people in minutes and zone in on the few who fit a person’s “type.” Even more amazing – I wondered, what if everybody had an AI clone and our clones could check each other out online?
That’s how iris was born.
Using artificial intelligence to learn what it takes to create visual attraction, at first sight, iris uses Attraction DNA to learn what visual features attract singles and make suggestions for matches to other singles.
Sure, iris takes shared interests and other forms of attraction into consideration, but only after the program discovers the type you’re most attracted to visually.
Let’s face it, lots of factors come into play when we determine whether or not we’re attracted to someone, but when it comes to finding that indescribable “thing” that literally sweeps you off your feet – the EYES have it.
Iris is the first dating app on the market that actually predicts mutual attraction.
I am not saying primary attraction alone guarantees successful outcomes. But if two people are strongly attracted to each other, physically, magical things happen! (Just as long as you don’t screw it up.)
Strong mutual attraction is extremely rare. It’s easier to find a needle in a haystack, actually. And that’s why you could spend a lifetime swiping left and right, and still never find it. In fact, mathematically speaking, believe it or not, in a room filled with 10,000 people, there might only be two people that share a strong mutual attraction.
That’s why most dating apps don’t work – they don’t place the focus on mutuality. That’s what makes iris different! It takes the work, the time and the fear out of the dating equation by making mutual attraction the primary focus.
Good news, “bad” news, great news, best news!
Good news first. For the first time in history, a dating app exists that uses an algorithm like Netflix, YouTube, and Pandora – we call it Attraction DNA – and it scientifically improves your chances of finding that elusive mutual attraction. The information at the end of this document will give a little background on how the algorithm works.
“Bad” news. For the algorithm to work best, we need a lot more people to join. The more members that sign-up for the iris app, the larger the “dating pool” grows. And that’s where you come in. We ask you to share your experience with iris on your social platforms. The larger the iris universe grows; the better iris works – and the closer you’ll be to finding your one-and-only!
Shhh… if you are interested in meeting someone, but you’re not sure how to approach them, invite them to iris! iris will do the legwork and predict whether or not the two of you are a match before you risk an embarrassing rejection. Iris takes the fear out of the equation, making the dating experience fun, effective, and stress-free!
As a thank you, we are offering a free premium subscription to any member who invites 3 or more friends to join. If you invite 20+ friends, we’d like to invite you to join our Ambassador program where you’ll receive even more benefits!
Great news!
Iris works hard to get it right, matching members by mutual attraction first!
But because the perfect match might not be the “girl next door,’ iris doesn’t let distance get in the way. And that’s why we save the best news for last….
After iris has gotten to learn more about your personal preferences, and if iris detects a strong mutual attraction between you and someone in another city – or even another continent, iris will actually sponsor airline tickets for the two of you to meet!
No other app does more to bring matches together… no matter how far apart they may be!
Try iris and tell us what you think. Drop us a line via the Contact Us link located beneath your profile. We'd love to hear from you!
Common Misconceptions Addressed
Some members are not sure what the difference is between the Lineup (first tab – home icon) and Discover tab (second tab – cards icon). Lineup recommendations are tilted towards attraction. Some recommendations in the lineup will live close by, but some may be further away. While factors like distance are part of the lineup equation, attraction is the primary factor.
The Discover tab will include recommendations of members that live closer to home, so if distance matters to you more, use the Discover Tab.
How do we know our algorithm works
The initial training phase, before iris has any knowledge of your taste, is where iris shows you a series of random stock photos and starts learning what facial features you find appealing.
Most women will LIKE 5% of random stock photos during that phase. But once training is complete and iris starts making recommendations, women will like on average 50% of recommended photos. From 5% to 50% – not too bad, right?
Men, on average, LIKE 15% in Phase 1 and 65% in Phase 3.
Iris training tips
Be selective during iris training!
As you go through the photos presented to you, we suggest that you only click “like” when you’re really sure. If you have any doubts (and remember to trust your first instincts) click “Maybe.” Obviously, if it’s a no, click “Pass.” No one will ever know, so don’t worry about hurting someone’s feelings, ok? These are just stock photos 😊
To move onto the next phase, however, iris needs some LIKES. Try to find the right balance.
Final tip: Try to focus on facial features only. Iris is not concerned with skin tone or hair color. If you pass on an otherwise physically attractive person because they have a weird hairstyle or silly expression, this will throw iris off.