Advisory Board

Dr. Dan Ariely

Professor of Behavioral Economics, Duke University

Dan Ariely is the James Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, where he holds appointments at the Fuqua School of Business and the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. He is also a visiting professor in MIT’s Media Arts and Sciences, a fellow at Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, and President of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making. Professor Ariely published more than 50 research studies, including "Improving Online Dating with Virtual Dates." He is also the author of the best-selling book Predictably Irrational.

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.