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It Takes An Incredible Team
To Make Incredible Matches
Scott, Founder & CEO
Scott Valdez isn't just the founder of VIDA; he's the heart and engine behind it. Since 2009, he's tirelessly honed VIDA’s strategies and systems, propelling it to the forefront of the matchmaking industry. Recognized by the media as one of the world's foremost modern dating experts, Scott's real joy comes from transforming the search for the perfect partner from daunting to delightful.
Read more about his journey here
Read more about his journey here
Ally, Chief Love Officer
Ally is the strategic mastermind behind VIDA's matchmaking success, blending deep emotional intuition with a sharp eye for long-term compatibility. Since joining in 2015, she’s transformed the chaotic world of dating into a predictable science, orchestrating each client’s search for love from behind the scenes. Under her guidance, VIDA doesn't just set the bar for modern matchmaking; it continually raises it.
Catherine, Chief Operations Officer
One of VIDA’s very first hires back in 2010, Cat’s operational wizardry has shaped VIDA into the world’s most reputable matchmaking company. Her strategic vision and meticulous planning ensure that VIDA's operations run seamlessly, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional service. She excels at developing VIDA’s core teams, searching far and wide to find the very best talent. Nothing delights her more than our clients’ heartwarming tales of love — the true measure of her day's work.
Rosalia, Director of Customer Success
Rosalia’s mission is unwavering: to ensure an unparalleled experience that exceeds every client's expectations. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to service excellence, Rosalia ensures each matchmaking journey is as smooth and successful as possible. Her unique blend of empathy, insight, and ingenuity adeptly transforms challenging searches into success stories, setting a new standard for what a matchmaking experience can be.
Kim, HR Director
"The Mountaineer"
Olivia, Director of IT, QA & Innovations
"The Technology Guru"
Isabel, Scout & MVA Director
"Crafter Extraoirdinaire"
Andie, Director of Content & Copywriting
"Doer Of All The Things"
Neda, Stylist
"The Visual Storyteller"
Alberto, Lead Dating Coach
"The Life Hacker"
Kat, Life & Career Coach
"The Insightful One"
Clester, Onboarding Coordinator
"The Logistics Queen"
Shania, Matchmaker
"The Negotiator"
Francesca, Matchmaker
"The Psychology Fan"
Briona, Matchmaker
"Bee"
Shyne, Matchmaker
"The Mindful One"
Simmy, Matchmaker
"The Yoga Teacher"
Martha, Matchmaker
"The Brand Identity Expert"
Calvin, Matchmaking Advisor Team Lead
"The Serial Entrepreneur"
Oleg, Photo Optimization Manager
"The One Who Takes Portraits"
Tyler, Creative Writing Team Lead
"The Beach Go-er"
Andrew, Creative Writer & HR Business Partner
"The Musician"
Jeremy, Creative Writer
"The Prolific One"
Felecia, Blog Writer
"The Mission-Focused One"
Klarriz, HR Recruitment Associate
"Rizz"
Fredy, Technical Lead - Data Sciences
"The Techy One"
A Note From VIDA Select’s Founder…
Hey, I’m Scott Valdez, the founder of VIDA Select.
Before starting VIDA in 2009, I was another suit in the cubicle trenches, shackled to a desk, dreaming of finding love in between endless work marathons. The usual suspects - bars, setups, serendipity - all led to dead ends.
Then, like a stroke of fate, a magazine ad leaped out at me. An upscale matchmaking service offering the stars. The price? My entire year-end bonus. The result? A parade of blind dates that missed the mark by a mile.
As it turned out, their “exclusive” rolodex didn’t actually have matches that checked my boxes. But there was a silver lining: all those mismatched setups and failed dates planted the seed for what would become VIDA.
See, back then, Match, POF, and OkCupid were beginning to boom, drawing in far more singles than all of the traditional matchmakers combined.
And I was convinced that this was a much better rolodex—if only I could make it work.
But I was never taught how to optimally present myself in a modern dating context. I was flying blind, fumbling around for the right pictures and words that would sell my story.
Then, like a stroke of fate, a magazine ad leaped out at me. An upscale matchmaking service offering the stars. The price? My entire year-end bonus. The result? A parade of blind dates that missed the mark by a mile.
As it turned out, their “exclusive” rolodex didn’t actually have matches that checked my boxes. But there was a silver lining: all those mismatched setups and failed dates planted the seed for what would become VIDA.
See, back then, Match, POF, and OkCupid were beginning to boom, drawing in far more singles than all of the traditional matchmakers combined.
And I was convinced that this was a much better rolodex—if only I could make it work.
But I was never taught how to optimally present myself in a modern dating context. I was flying blind, fumbling around for the right pictures and words that would sell my story.
It was all a spectacular flop. 47 messages, meticulously written, and not a single reply.
Like a fish out of water, I floundered. But I had friends who were getting great results and I was determined to find success for myself too. So I snapped into action with a marketer's mindset – testing, refining, and completely overhauling my approach.
I spent the next 6 months meticulously testing different messages, bios, and photos to pinpoint what clicked and what fizzled. And I finally started getting dates with women I was excited to meet instead of settling for those who didn't quite check my boxes.
Sounds good, right? Until a new problem emerged… Between my heavy workload and the countless hours I was spending on dating platforms, I just couldn't keep up. Dating had turned into a second job – without the paycheck.
Like a fish out of water, I floundered. But I had friends who were getting great results and I was determined to find success for myself too. So I snapped into action with a marketer's mindset – testing, refining, and completely overhauling my approach.
I spent the next 6 months meticulously testing different messages, bios, and photos to pinpoint what clicked and what fizzled. And I finally started getting dates with women I was excited to meet instead of settling for those who didn't quite check my boxes.
Sounds good, right? Until a new problem emerged… Between my heavy workload and the countless hours I was spending on dating platforms, I just couldn't keep up. Dating had turned into a second job – without the paycheck.
Then it hit me like a flash of lightning: Why couldn't an expert just do it all for me?
After placing several job ads, I found Mike, a gifted writer with a knack for online dating. Mike burned the midnight oil refining my approach, and the results soared to new heights.
Soon enough, Mike even set me up with a woman I liked so much I deleted my profiles and started a relationship that ended up lasting for several years.
When friends would ask how I managed to snag such a remarkable girlfriend, I would give them the inside scoop. Most of them responded with some variation of, "Wow, could Mike work that magic for me too?"
Their interest ignited the spark that became VIDA. Back then, I never would have imagined that it would become one of the world’s most successful matchmaking companies and help tens of thousands of singles find love.
Today, no other matchmaking service on the planet has access to a larger pool of eligible singles—and our success rates? I’m proud to say they’re in a league of their own.
Soon enough, Mike even set me up with a woman I liked so much I deleted my profiles and started a relationship that ended up lasting for several years.
When friends would ask how I managed to snag such a remarkable girlfriend, I would give them the inside scoop. Most of them responded with some variation of, "Wow, could Mike work that magic for me too?"
Their interest ignited the spark that became VIDA. Back then, I never would have imagined that it would become one of the world’s most successful matchmaking companies and help tens of thousands of singles find love.
Today, no other matchmaking service on the planet has access to a larger pool of eligible singles—and our success rates? I’m proud to say they’re in a league of their own.
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