Every connection
starts with a story.
Connect To Me was built to bridge the gap between "Hello" and "Happily Ever After."
"Hold onto the spark."
Founder Michael Shapiro realized a universal truth: dating is hard, but staying connected is harder.
01 The Early Days
From navigating the awkward silences of first dates to managing the nerves of "saying the right thing," Michael lived the struggle of the modern dater.
02 Long-Term Love
He saw how established couples often lose the "fun" under the weight of life and kids, losing the banter that started it all.
Michael spent four years researching relationship science, going through hundreds of sources -- from the breakthroughs of the Gottman Love Lab to modern communication theory -- all to create the special "digital wingman!"
Our Secret Sauce
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Empathetic AI
Not just scripts. Real advice on flirting, banter, and emotional intelligence.
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Evidence-Based
Rooted in relationship research and psychological principles.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower couples and new daters with playful, personalized tools that spark confidence, deepen connection, and make relationships last.
Our Vision
We envision a world where people can date with more confidence, where every person feels equipped to find love and companionship, have amazing long lasting relationships, and where our technology serves as a trusted guide on that journey.
The Team & Tech
With a background in Full-Stack Development and a focus on Generative AI, Michael leads the technical vision for Connect To Me. He is a proponent of "Privacy by Design," ensuring that all user simulations remain 100% confidential while utilizing the power of Google Cloud's Vertex AI and xAI's Grok.