Coffee Meets Bagel’s Quincy Yang on Why Intentional Dating Is Making a Comeback

In this episode of the Global Dating Insights Podcast, Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks, speaks with Quincy Yang about the evolution of dating apps, consumer preferences, and the future of AI in online dating.

Yang explains how Coffee Meets Bagel has remained committed to its “friction by design” philosophy, prioritising intentional, high-quality matches over endless swiping. As swipe fatigue grows across the industry, he argues that dating trends are shifting back toward slower, more meaningful connections.

The conversation also explores Coffee Meets Bagel’s international growth, particularly in Asia, its marketing strategy centred on creators and influencers, and insights from its 2025 Realness Report.

Yang discusses the delicate balance between AI assistance and authenticity, noting that users welcome AI support but reject AI-generated identities. He also shares perspectives on trust and safety, localisation, and how emerging AI technologies could reshape dating experiences in the years ahead.

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