Numli, founded by Anastasiia Sakharchuk, helps people understand emotional compatibility through a data-driven approach and is part of the Pioneers Club.
How did Numli originate and who are the people behind the idea of a data-driven compatibility platform?
Numli grew out of my personal experience. When I first discovered this tool as a client, I was surprised by how accurately it reflected real behaviour in relationships. I began confirming it in practice by documenting patterns and working through insights gained from hundreds of real one-to-one consultations.
Later, Alexa Sinyachova joined the project. She is a tech-founder, startup mentor and an active dating-app user who understands the market from the inside: how people behave, what they are missing and why many apps feel superficial. Alexa brought product vision and a clear understanding of how to turn an accurate compatibility model into a scalable platform.
What core vision drives Numli and how do you plan to reshape how people find meaningful emotional connections?
We believe the next step in dating is not about getting more matches but about understanding yourself. Numli helps people see their emotional patterns and decision drivers before they start communicating with someone. It is a technology that combines psychology and data to make dating more intentional and meaningful.
Our goal is to make emotional compatibility clear and practical, so people waste less time on mismatched contacts and find truly suitable partners faster.
Which users benefit most from your approach and how do you ensure their needs are met beyond traditional dating apps?
Our approach works especially well for women aged 28 to 45. They already have experience in relationships and want to understand not only who suits them but also why certain people attract them or create resistance. They expect depth and accuracy that traditional dating algorithms do not offer.
The market is moving toward intent-first platforms such as Hinge and Raya, where relevance matters more than volume. Numli follows this direction. We do not widen the dating funnel, we help users narrow it down to more personalised, meaningful matches.
What makes your data-backed emotional compatibility model unique compared to existing matching solutions?
Numli begins with the user, not with the pool of candidates. We address the core question people have: understanding their own choices — why they choose certain types of partners, which patterns repeat, what creates chemistry and which qualities truly matter to them.
It is not a test or a fixed typology. It is a model that captures deep emotional reactions and interaction styles. Only after that do we analyse potential matches and provide short, clear profiles of the people a user may connect with. This makes compatibility more accurate and realistic.
What challenges have you faced while building Numli and how have you navigated them so far?
The biggest challenge was turning a large amount of expert and practical knowledge into a system that can describe a person in just a few sentences while keeping the depth. We spent a long time shaping the core logic, testing it on real cases and making sure our wording creates a sense of recognition, rather than resistance.
This ongoing refinement is guided by beta testing, which helps us validate the model in real scenarios and improve the accuracy of every description.
How do you balance data insights with authentic human emotions so users feel understood rather than analysed?
All content in Numli is created manually by experts. We choose our wording very carefully so users feel explained, not judged. Our goal is not to analyse the person but to help them understand the logic of their emotional reactions. Every description is written to support the user and bring clarity, not to place them into a category.
Which developments or new features are you currently working on and how will they evolve the experience on Numli?
We are creating a personality insight model that helps people understand their deeper behavioural patterns and personal strategies. The next stage is to build the advice feature where users can request short expert-style insights. For example, they will be able to ask for personality insights about another person or receive a brief potential compatibility summary. This approach allows us to evolve the product directly through real user questions and needs.
How do you plan to scale your platform while maintaining accuracy and trust in your compatibility system?
We use a hybrid approach. Expert logic remains the foundation, and large language models help with generating variations and structuring data. This keeps the depth and the voice of the content consistent while allowing the product to scale without losing accuracy.
How do you envision the future of dating when emotional compatibility becomes measurable and practical?
We see Numli as a companion in dating that makes the whole process more meaningful. When compatibility becomes measurable, people spend less time on unsuitable options, understand what truly matters and make decisions faster and with more confidence. It improves the quality of dating and reduces emotional fatigue.
Both sides benefit. Users get more relevant matches, and dating platforms gain a compatibility layer that can be developed into a valuable niche service.
What three pieces of advice would you give to founders who want to build a product in such a sensitive and deeply personal market?
First, define a clear and measurable use case. A product in this space should feel like a solution, not a nice-to-have. Users need to understand which problem you solve right now.
Second, respect boundaries. We do not replace therapy and do not try to act as therapists. Our role is closer to a good pharmacist who offers a high-quality tool that makes the journey easier.
Third, make sure users can reach human support when needed. In personal topics, technology should not replace people. It should empower them.
You are part of the Pioneers Club. How does this environment support the growth of Numli?
The Pioneers Club is a place where we receive honest and precise feedback from people with real experience. It helps us think faster and act more confidently, from early decisions to testing prototypes with real users. Most importantly, it gives a sense of not building alone.
Which Pioneers Club benefits do you use most?
For us, the community and the network have been the most valuable. Seeing many different companies up close, understanding what they are building and how they make decisions is incredibly inspiring. Being recognised within this ecosystem is very meaningful for an early-stage startup.
How does the collaborative culture of the Pioneers Club help you refine your product and connect with the right partners?
The collaborative culture supports product development through an open and practical environment. I have had several one-on-one mentoring sessions focused specifically on product strategy.
The internal platform makes it easy to find people with the right expertise through filtering and matching features. Regular events such as pitch nights, monthly awards and offline meet-ups create momentum, broaden context and help us find the right partners faster.
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