Instead, Badoo derives its main revenue from offering users the chance to pay to be popular.Badoo is owned by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev. Badoo's main pitch is that it carries no advertising, avoiding the kinds of issues Facebook had with Beacon. Badoo added to that the ability for instant messaging, lightning quick uploads of photos/videos, and the transparency of being able to see who views their profile and individual entries. With their patented system, members can activate features that instantly gain more exposure for their profile. One of Badoo's strengths lies in giving the user direct control over the size of their audience. More importantly, though, Badoo aims to allow its users to gain an instant mass audience for themselves and their work. Its many features include the in photo/video sharing and social networking. īadoo is an online community that aims to provide its members with the ability to communicate and share their lives with people both locally and around the globe. LTR stands for Love, Technology, Relationships and the online conference covers the Internet dating and Online Social Communities space. Paktor also partners with local businesses including tourist attractions. Paktor's local branding is through the use of stickers and gifts to engage local singles. Alex mentioned that localisation is important in dating apps. He graduated with a double degree in Accounting and Business Management.

Prior to starting GaiGai, Alex worked as an investment analyst at hedge fund Lionport Capital in Singapore. GaiGai was started for singles to meet in casual settings without the hours of swiping and chatting. LTR - As the Group CEO of Paktor & GaiGai, Alex oversees online and offline matchmaking brands as well as the associated dating and image coaching businesses in Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Alex Tam, CEO of Paktor - How Paktor Has Brought Asia Together

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