In 1998 I found myself at the forefront of the nascent online dating market, where I met my ex-wife of 20 years. More than 20 years later, I found myself back on the dating scene and found that online dating really hasn't evolved very much with current offerings either too superficial or overly complicated. I knew there had to be a better way, and founded Poze to build a revolutionary charity dating app where lasting relationships are built on a foundation of common passions, shared values and mutual interest. Poze helps non-profit organizations do more good in their communities while helping socially conscious singles find love. It all begins with a connection. Subscribers to the Poze app choose three top charities during their initial profile set up. At Poze, we believe that the causes you are passionate about can reveal your true character and values. This is one of the key factors that makes Poze different from other dating apps on the market. Our goal is to facilitate lasting connections for a population of singles who are increasingly concerned with social issues in many different categories. By allowing our participants to display their favorite charities as part of their profiles, matches are given a glimpse of quality character as opposed to just a picture of a pretty face. Through the process of finding a partner, subscribers to the app proPoze a date in the style of a blind dating auction. They choose one of their top three charities to be the recipient of any auction funds. This allows people they are compatible with in their feed to see not only common values, but also common interest and discern very early in the dating process a legitimate basis for a lasting relationship. By bidding on a date with a possible partner, they are showing interest in the possibility of growing a relationship, but also a commitment to financially supporting a cause the Pozer cares deeply about. The Pozer gets to choose the winner, as dates are not dictated by the highest bid but instead by the amount of interest piqued within the person who Pozed the auction. Then, all funds bid are distributed to the charity chosen by the Pozer. At Poze, we are excited to change the landscape of online dating because the world is constantly growing but dating apps seem the same. We want to create a new place for people who care about causes, as many in our socially conscious population now do, to form lasting relationships with like minded people and fund their chosen causes at the same time.