DateOnfire
DateOnfire is a fast social dating game that makes it effortless and fun to build authentic relationships with local people, for free!
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Internet / Web Services
- Location Toronto, ON, Canada
- Currency CAD
- Founded January 2011
- Employees 6
- Website dateonfire.com
Company Summary
DateOnfire is a first of its kind, real-time social dating game built on top of Facebook. It utilizes a social gaming engine to build and nurture romantic relationships in real-time. It is a fun new way to meet new people and get to know them very quickly by playing interactive games and engaging in real-world date experiences suggested by DateOnfire. Quite simply, DateOnfire offers Real Dating Without Waiting™ - Always FAST, FUN and FREE!
Team
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Anton PolskiCEO
Ever met one of those Russian engineering dudes and been like, whoa, does
that guy’s brain every stop producing? Almost like they are full of electricity! Yep,
that’s our Anton. He’s constantly shooting out ideas at a speed most people only
dream of…and he knows how to take an idea from a spark to fruition. Proof? In
his ten years in the industry DOF is sparkler #3! He, (like the rest of the team
actually) is a serial entrepreneur. His speci -
Michael StarkCTO
Mike is our resident wild man! His lush shock of ginger hair can be seen
peeking above the computer as he creates code at rapid-fire speeds. Sure,
he codes…but that is just the beginning. He is also exceptionally creative and
an experienced entrepreneur. His first business that launched in 2005, was a
real-time Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Heavy Equipment and Mining
Vehicles. Mike exited that company in 2010 when he sold the software -
Bessie SchenkVP Communications
Bessie is a high energy, passionate and driven entrepreneur…with a little
sweetness on the side. Her entrepreneurial spirit took flight in 2002, with a
handbag design and manufacturing company. Since 2009, she’s been running
her own communications studio. Her running doesn’t stop there…she is also
the co-founder with another tech start up out of the Bay Area. Her specialty is
in creative branding and communications strategy. She was recogniz -
James CorrVP Product
“What was that, you’d like to get some popcorn and rent “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”?
I’m in!” James is the true romantic on the team with his enormous heart. Don’t
be fooled though…this guys also has a serious business head on his shoulders.
We aren’t kidding when we say keeping up with him takes rockstar talent. When
most who have just finished their studies are looking for their first position, he’s
already founded two companies: W3 Design an -
Gil SteinfeldVP Marketing
Gil has 15 years experience as a marketing executive and online marketing
consultant to the top online gaming brands. Gil currently oversees top level
Canadian marketing strategy for PartyGaming Plc in the areas of online and
traditional media. Gil Steinfeld was the founding Director of Marketing at
Microgaming and helped grow the company from 20 to over 1000 employees.
Gil's marketing efforts have cycled over $500M though various advertisin
Advisors
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Tom BeynonLawyerUnconfirmedEmil SimeonovAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Anton Rabie, Ken Gingrich, Jillian SwartzUnconfirmedJan LindnerUnconfirmedGil SteinfeldUnconfirmed
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