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Published Oct 11, 2021

How To Build A Multi-Million $ Dating App | Shahzad Younas Founder & CEO of Muzmatch

Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Shahzad Younas from investment banking to founding the global success, Muzmatch, a multi-million dollar dating app revolutionizing Muslim matchmaking. This episode delves into innovative marketing strategies, unique societal challenges in Muslim dating, and how Muzmatch creates a respectful and culturally sensitive space for its users.
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  • Origins

    embarked on the journey of creating Muzmatch driven by a personal challenge and a gap in the market. Initially an investment banker, he was inspired to create a platform for Muslims to find partners after realizing the inadequacy of existing options. Shahzad's motivation was fueled by his own experiences and the desire to solve a problem he deeply understood.

    I understood the problem. If I look at it now and I think, who could do not in an arrogant way, but maybe you have to believe it, who can do a better job than us?

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    His determination led him to quit his job and focus entirely on building the app, despite the challenges and skepticism from others 1 2 3.

       

    Challenges

    The technical journey of Muzmatch was fraught with challenges, especially for Shahzad, who had to learn coding from scratch. He faced numerous hurdles, including mastering complex programming languages and overcoming app crashes. Shahzad's perseverance was key, as he forced himself to be uncomfortable and learn through trial and error.

    You have to force yourself to be uncomfortable. I remember when I was doing the iOS app, and this was three months in, and I remember one was push notifications that nearly killed me.

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    His story exemplifies the power of self-learning and determination in the face of daunting technical obstacles 4 5 6.

       

    Growth

    Muzmatch's growth journey involved strategic iterations and bold decisions, such as revamping the user interface and scaling globally. Shahzad was not afraid to take risks, like deleting user data to improve the app's functionality, which ultimately paid off. The app now boasts over 4 million members and 100,000 successful marriages, marking its success in the competitive dating app market.

    We've rebuilt it three times now, and we're approaching our fourth, which, and I would say this call it fourth rebuild, is probably the only one that's been more of a genuine iteration.

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    This relentless pursuit of excellence and high standards has positioned Muzmatch among the top dating apps globally 7 8 9.

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