• MEET STEVE DEAN

    ONLINE DATING CONSULTANT & SPEAKER

     

    Hi, I'm Steve. On a daily basis, people ask me for advice on everything from dating, to job hunting, to personal development, to intimacy. Creating deep, authentic connections and opening up new opportunities to people and their businesses is what I do. It’s what I live for.

     

    I host workshops, salons, dinners, meetups, and coworking sessions nearly every night of the week across multiple cities in order to bring people together from all over the world to share their stories and build new friendships, startups, and movements.

  • Consulting Services

    Serving both individuals and dating companies since 2011.

  • Testimonials

    “Steve ‘gets’ people. He has an intuitive ability to understand and appreciate others’ perceptions and expectations of the world even if their values and interests differ from his own. Steve also has a particular way of looking at systems and instinctively identifying how they could be made more efficient and effective. I’ve worked alongside him for two years and he’s one of the most creative and resourceful people I know.”
    ~ Serra Kornfilt

    "Steve is one of the most well-connected people I know. I can rely on him for domestic and international connections as well as innovative ideas around online community-building and an intuitive ability to connect likeminded professionals. If I want a close, personal connection, I turn to Steve and he always points me in the right direction."
    ~ Damian Tew

    "I usually try to quickly meet dozens or even hundreds of people at conferences and I'm focused on finding the best of the best. Steve is one of the most energetic, thoughtful, kind, nice and product savvy people I know in the social networking and dating space."
    ~ Vincenzo Belpiede

  • Considering a personal consultation?

    Answer a few questions in the 5-minute survey below in order to learn about yourself and to set us up for a successful session together.

     

    At the end of the survey you'll find links to insightful personality quizzes.

  • Past Work

    iDate Dating Industry Conference

    Conference Speaker, 2014-Present

    Keynote sessions on mobile strategy, product innovation, and competitive landscapes across the dating and social networking categories.

    Courtland Brooks

    Special advisor & mobile expert, 2013-Present

    I partner up with the world's leading online dating consultancy to advise internet dating companies & service providers on industry best practices, competitive strategy, business development, new product features, and talent sourcing.

    Coffee Meets Bagel

    Guest blogger, 2012

    OkCupid

    Product Advisor, 2011-2012

    Performed an in-depth analysis of competing companies, assessed their potential for expansion in the U.S. market, and devised innovative approaches for maintaining a competitive edge; explored partnerships with NYC-based venues to develop engaging user events and outings

    100+ individual workshops

    2011-Present

    Clients include all ages, races, gender identities. LGBTQ-friendly

  • Find my latest writings on Medium.

  • Modern Connection Podcast

    For my entire life, I've sought to discover the most impactful methods for how we can better connect with one another.

    In this podcast, I interview:
    • experts and specialists in the art and science of human connection, psychology, and personal development
    • individuals and experimentalists who want to put the experts' wisdom into practice live on air
    • founders of apps, businesses, and social movements that scale human connection, trust, and friendship around the world

  • What Makes Dating So Difficult?

     

    I get it. Dating is complicated.

     

    You've got profiles, photos, messages, outfits, date spots, texting, missed signals, flaking, ghosting, pheromones, body language.

     

    BUT...



     

    You also have me,

    a dating consultant!

     

    Each week, I post new

    articles, resources, and

    videos to my supporters

    on Patreon.

    Let's be friends with benefits.

  • Hire me to speak at your next event

    iDate LA 2016 - Creating a Mobile Dating Strategy

  • Are you more of a visual learner?

    I've launched a video series to discuss dating and communication challenges.
    Subscribe to my Inflection Points youtube channel to stay updated!

    Inflection Points Episode 1

    How We Set Ourselves Up for Infidelity

  • Want to see more content? I made a step-by-step guide to online dating for you!

     

    It's free. Enjoy!

  • Contact Me

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