A Stanford grad student created an algorithm to help his classmates find love; now, Date Drop is the basis of his new startup

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February 13, 2026, 4:24 PM

• •Date Drop matches students weekly based on a questionnaire.
• •The Relationship Company aims to facilitate meaningful relationships.
• •Weng has raised funding from angel investors.
• •The service focuses on compatibility prediction and long-term connections.

Stanford graduate student Henry Weng created Date Drop, a dating service that matches students weekly based on a questionnaire, aiming to combat the frustrations of online dating. The service has gained popularity at Stanford and other universities, with a higher date conversion rate than Tinder. Weng's startup, The Relationship Company, seeks to facilitate various meaningful relationships and has secured funding from investors. Weng's approach emphasizes thorough questionnaires, compatibility prediction, and a focus on long-term connections.

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