OmniDate is a digital media company, established in 2007. Our plug & play application transforms traditional dating sites into 3D virtual dating experience (US patent pending).
OmniDate is a proud recipient of the Red Herring Top 100 Global Companies Award, recognizing the best tech startups in the world that will lead "the next wave of disruption and innovation." Past winners of this prestigious award include Google, Yahoo!, Skype, Netscape, Salesforce.com, and YouTube.
Contact:
Email:
info@omnidate.com
Phone: 416-623-7445
Igor Kotlyar, Ph.D., MBA
Founder, President
Dr. Igor Kotlyar conceived the idea of a browser-based virtual dating application shortly after his previous company was acquired by a strategic investor in 2006. OmniDate was the first company to develop this type of web dating application, and, in 2009, it was recognized for its innovation with the prestigious Red Herring Top 100 Global Innovators Award. Prior to OmniDate, Dr. Kotlyar was Co-founder and CEO of a successful software company which developed and commercialized web-based video simulations for the assessment of sales skills.
Ravit Abelman
Co-Founder, Partnerships and Marketing
Ravit Abelman brings to the table her unsurpassed ability to build successful business relationships. She works closely with partners to ensure OmniDate delivers significant ROI through technological and social innovation. Ravit is passionate about helping individuals improve their lives through innovative technology. Her approach is to listen and understand the needs of clients and users, and translate these into OmniDate's product. Prior to co-founding OmniDate, Ms. Abelman held senior positions in Marketing and Business Development.
Doug Copeland
Chief Technology Officer
Doug Copeland provides OmniDate's technical vision, directs R&D and oversees development of the company's software platform. He is driven by innovation and has an extensive track record of creating and launching web-based applications. Mr. Copeland's experience includes building a successful software company, specializing in authoring software components for intelligent media applications. He also served as a lead developer at Microsoft Corp, where he worked on projects in the Multimedia Systems group and the Microsoft Research group.
Dr. Dan Ariely
Professor of Behavioral Economics, Duke University
Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, where he holds appointments at the Fuqua School of Business, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and the department of Economics. He is also a visiting professor in MIT’s Program in Media Arts and Sciences, a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight, a fellow at Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, and President of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making. Professor Ariely has published more than 50 research studies, including "Improving Online Dating with Virtual Dates" in the Journal of Interactive Marketing (2008). He is also the author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions and is currently working on a new book titled Dining Without Crumbs: The Art of Eating Over the Sink.
Tony Johnston, CGA, MBA
President, Compass Group North Inc.
Tony Johnston is a highly regarded senior business executive and entrepreneur with substantial experience in strategy development and operational execution. During his career, Mr. Johnston held a number of C-level positions with private and public companies. His past experience includes organizing new successful ventures in biotechnology, mortgage services and consulting; leading corporate turnarounds; and conducting over $2.5 billion in debt, equity, derivatives and M&A transactions.
Mark Brooks
Editor, Online Personals Watch
Mark Brooks is Editor of Online Personals Watch, the #1 online resource for the business of online dating and matchmaking. His expertise in the industry has made him a regular keynote speaker at conferences around the world and a highly sought after consultant to internet dating and social networking companies. He has advised the CEO's of some of the most successful dating sites, including Friendster, Friendfinder, Cupid, Webdate, PlentyofFish, TRUE, and is currently the President of the Internet Dating Executive Alliance.
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