In an era where swipes and likes have reduced dating to a numbers game, Haleh Gianni believes it’s time for a reset. The founder of AILO, a new compatibility-driven dating app, is on a mission to bring authenticity back into modern matchmaking.
“For years, I’ve worked with singles and couples using a scientific, quantifiable assessment that reveals their innate traits, needs, and the fundamentals of natural compatibility,” Gianni explains. “I saw firsthand how much clarity and understanding this approach provided, and I knew it could help far more people if made accessible at scale.”
That clarity became the foundation of AILO. At a time when hookup culture has dominated online dating, Gianni wanted to create something different, an antidote to endless scrolling and surface-level attraction. “This is the moment to merge human authenticity with technological innovation and reshape how people approach love,” she says.
The dating app market is crowded — Tinder, Bumble, Raya, and more — but Gianni insists that AILO isn’t just another remix of the same song. While most platforms rely on filters and preferences, AILO harnesses decades of research to measure compatibility in a deeper way.
Instead of asking users to endlessly swipe, the app uses a set of carefully crafted questions to auto-generate a meaningful profile preview. Matches are only surfaced when there’s at least a 70% compatibility score, factoring in categories like Magnetism, Comfort, Objectives, and Timing.
“AILO is different,” Gianni emphasizes. “Its foundation integrates decades of research and proven real-life solutions. The focus is on quality and alignment, not endless sorting.”
Gianni’s career uniquely prepared her for this venture. With a master’s degree in System Communication Management, she spent over a decade in high tech as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer and Agile Scrum Master before turning her focus to human relationships.
Her 15 years as a relationship advisor gave her a rare dual perspective: both the scientific rigor of systems and the emotional nuance of human connection. “My leadership style is rooted in integrity, collaboration, and vision,” she says. “On the technical side, I guide my team to uphold the scientific integrity of the assessment. On the relational side, I foster a culture of openness, trust, and shared purpose.”
More than just an app to find a date, Gianni hopes AILO helps people better understand themselves. “Unlike traditional apps that focus only on appearances or surface-level preferences, AILO helps users see the science behind their compatibility,” she explains. “The takeaway is empowerment: users feel validated in their uniqueness, more confident in their choices, and equipped with a tool that turns dating from guesswork into a more intentional, meaningful journey toward lasting love.”
Of course, artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry, and dating is no exception. But Gianni argues that most apps only apply AI to track behavior — clicks, swipes, and stated preferences.
AILO goes deeper by pairing AI with what Gianni calls Authentic Intelligence, a patented assessment built on over 20 years of research. “AILO’s proprietary algorithm doesn’t just output one final score; it measures compatibility across multiple pillars, providing both a percentage and context that helps users understand the ‘why’ behind their matches.”
In Gianni’s view, AI should be an amplifier of authenticity, not a replacement for it. “AILO uses AI not as a substitute for human connection, but as a powerful amplifier of love intelligence,” she says.
As with any startup, launching AILO hasn’t been without hurdles. Market education is one, convincing users that science-driven compatibility can be more rewarding than surface-level attraction. Scaling technology while maintaining scientific rigor is another.
But Gianni remains steadfast. “With personal relationships at stake, users need confidence in the app’s integrity, privacy, and effectiveness,” she says. “Establishing and maintaining this trust is essential.”
As a woman in tech, Gianni has also faced the familiar challenges of fundraising and credibility. “Female-founded startups receive a fraction of available capital,” she notes. “And articulating the value of relationship-focused technology in a sector that prioritizes speed and scale over depth can be a challenge. Despite the challenges, AILo has attracted funding across its pre-seed and seed rounds ,reflecting strong investor confidence.”
Still, she sees her perspective as an asset rather than a limitation. “My advice to other women in tech is to embrace their unique perspective and lived experience rather than trying to conform to pre-existing molds. Anchor your work in purpose, surround yourself with genuine allies, and use storytelling to connect investors, users, and partners to your mission.”
At its core, Gianni views AILO as more than a business: it’s a cultural shift. “I didn’t enter the dating tech space because it was trendy. I stepped in because I saw a profound need,” she says.
Her vision is simple yet radical: to make dating not only more effective but also more human. “AILO isn’t just an app; it’s a movement to restore authenticity in how people connect,” Gianni affirms.
With a blend of science, technology, and human insight, she’s betting that love — real, lasting love — can be found not by swiping endlessly, but by finally looking deeper.
