Angelena
lead
Full-Stack Engineer
Overview
dating site for la locals
Mission
Value Proposition
A location-restricted dating app for verified Los Angeles residents only — users must prove they're 18+ via government ID, and everyone is local. Combines serious matchmaking with casual hookups (like Tinder, Plenty of Fish, Mega Personals) in one platform, with no fake profiles or out-of-town tourists.
Target Customer
LA residents aged 18+ looking for dating, relationships, or casual connections specifically within the Greater Los Angeles metro area. People tired of matching with users who don't live nearby or who aren't who they claim to be.
Revenue Model
Tiered subscriptions at competitive market rates:
- Daily pass — short-term access
- Weekly subscription — casual users
- Monthly subscription — regular users
Payment methods: credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal.
KPIs
- Daily Active Users (DAU) — core engagement metric
- Verified sign-ups per day — growth and verification pipeline health
- Match rate — matches per active user per week
- Subscription conversion rate — free-to-paid funnel
- Monthly churn — retention health