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The ₹1.5 Lakh Bumble Scam Destroying Online Dating | Beyond The Hype

59 min · 28 de mar de 2026
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🚨 Is online dating a scam? Why are youngsters experiencing massive "swipe fatigue" on apps like Bumble and Tinder? And what really happened inside the Shark Tank?In Episode 3 of Beyond The Hype, host Sahil Gujral sits down with Tanay Baweja and Aastha Sethi, the founder duo of Offline By Happy Hour—a platform aiming to kill swipe-culture by curating secure, in-person social mixers and singles' events.Recently featured on Shark Tank India Season 5, Tanay and Aastha faced a controversial rejection from Sharks Aman Gupta and Shaily Mehrotra over offline "safety concerns" (with Aman stating they were "just one kaand away" from shutting down). Today, they are here to tell the unfiltered truth.This conversation goes deep into the harsh realities of modern relationships and community business:• The terrifying rise of AI Dating App scams (including the ₹1.5 Lakh extortion cases)• Why building a ₹100 Crore community-driven company is incredibly difficult• The "Ghosting" epidemic and why India's youth swipe endlessly but never meet• Addressing the Shark Tank safety concerns: Is offline dating actually more dangerous than Shaadi.com or Tinder?• The brutal reality of Indian consumer behavior, including "wardrobing" (e-commerce return frauds)If you are frustrated with dating apps, or if you're an operator fascinated by community-driven startups, this episode is your reality check.

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episode The ₹1.5 Lakh Bumble Scam Destroying Online Dating | Beyond The Hype artwork

The ₹1.5 Lakh Bumble Scam Destroying Online Dating | Beyond The Hype

🚨 Is online dating a scam? Why are youngsters experiencing massive "swipe fatigue" on apps like Bumble and Tinder? And what really happened inside the Shark Tank?In Episode 3 of Beyond The Hype, host Sahil Gujral sits down with Tanay Baweja and Aastha Sethi, the founder duo of Offline By Happy Hour—a platform aiming to kill swipe-culture by curating secure, in-person social mixers and singles' events.Recently featured on Shark Tank India Season 5, Tanay and Aastha faced a controversial rejection from Sharks Aman Gupta and Shaily Mehrotra over offline "safety concerns" (with Aman stating they were "just one kaand away" from shutting down). Today, they are here to tell the unfiltered truth.This conversation goes deep into the harsh realities of modern relationships and community business:• The terrifying rise of AI Dating App scams (including the ₹1.5 Lakh extortion cases)• Why building a ₹100 Crore community-driven company is incredibly difficult• The "Ghosting" epidemic and why India's youth swipe endlessly but never meet• Addressing the Shark Tank safety concerns: Is offline dating actually more dangerous than Shaadi.com or Tinder?• The brutal reality of Indian consumer behavior, including "wardrobing" (e-commerce return frauds)If you are frustrated with dating apps, or if you're an operator fascinated by community-driven startups, this episode is your reality check.

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