Meet Katie Hartle, Founder and CEO of FriendMatch – a unique company that is exactly as it sounds – think online dating but strictly for platonic friendships instead. In a time where loneliness is at an all-time high, Katie has built a community over 100 countries to help tackle just this, answering the question “How to Make Friends” for more than 5 million people – and counting.
In this episode, we cover the human side of business, how to build a lean start-up, tips for growing a community, and so much more. If you have an idea you believe in – be sure to catch this episode to be inspired to get started today!
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38 – Starting a Social Enterprise and Leading With Love w/ Amy Tung of I Am Love
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36 – Exceptional Content and User Experience w/ Ben Buckwold of ESL Library
35 – Take Your Social Media to the Next Level w/ Social Media Expert David Dang
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29 – Building a Start-Up Ecosystem w/ Marshall Ring of the Manitoba Technology Accelerator
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27 – How to Scale Across Canada and Get a Deal on Dragons Den w/ Catherine Metrycki of Callia Flowers
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24 – Mindfulness in Education
23 – Finding Your Place in a Niche Industry
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21 – Finding Your Role as a Leader
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