Your ideal relationship starts now.

Chemistry is the space to talk about relationship building - whether you are dating for fun, fully committed, or somewhere in between. We are here to support you through matchmaking, coaching, and content.

chem·​is·​try ˈkem-ə-strē 1. : a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the changes that they go through

Here’s our why

Everyone across relationship statuses can benefit from having this space. We all need chemistry.

90

People spend an average of 90 mins/day swiping on dating apps without any guarantee of a date. 

57%

The majority of us did not grow up with a healthy example of a relationship.

6x

 The divorce rate is 6x higher if you meet online than in real life.

95%

Most people want a community to support them while building the relationship they want.

Founder Story

Simran Dua | Founder | Coach

Having witnessed eight loved ones go through divorces before the age of eighteen, Simran saw the impact an unhealthy relationship can have on one’s life. It made her curious - how do you build healthy relationships? She started asking that question in pre-school and hasn’t stopped since. Over the last twenty years she’s built an illustrious career that spans tech, finance, marketing, and coaching. Her big aha moment was when she learned to use leadership books not just at work, but for her whole life, including her relationship. The book that changed her life professionally and personally was The 15 Commitments to Conscious Leadership. She mentioned the book during a first date; he read the book by their next date, they and got married the next year.

Simran’s own dating journey led her to found Chemistry (formerly Meet The Otter). She felt lonely when trying to date and isolated when trying to talk about it. After turning to Instagram to chronicle and share her dates with friends, she accidentally created a community to not only be there for there for the highs and lows of dating, but also to help work through my dating and relationship insecurities. No one should be facing this most important decision alone without a space to learn and process …and thus Chemistry was born.

Our Team

Rebecca

COMMUNITY

Rebecca Donald started coaching by way of athletics Much of Rebecca's career is informed by her decade-long rowing career where she applies the same principles of teamwork, communication, and leadership. Rebecca is a fierce champion of people, thrives on building strong relationships, and possesses deep customer empathy. Rebecca earned her B.A. at University of Pennsylvania.

Ali

COACHING LEAD

Ali is a dating and relationship coach who has helped over 130K daters on their dating journey as the founder of @findingmrheight. She is quoted in The NYTimes, Elite Daily, and The Cut as the go-to resource for dating. She's also partnered with Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. As a coach, she helps clients own their dating experience from improving profiles to feeling confident and enjoying dating. Now, Ali is expanding into group coaching to scale what works. Ali earned her B.S. at University of Pennsylvania.

Amanda

BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST

Dr. Amanda Shallcross is a board certified integrative medicine physician and behavioral scientist. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, mindfulness, depression, and mind-body interventions to prevent and treat stress-related chronic diseases. Dr. Shallcross earned her Bachelor’s at Whittier College, her Doctorate at National University of Natural Medicine, and her Master’s Degree in Public Health at University of Colorado Denver.

Let’s talk relationships.

  • Healthy communication, trust-building, and emotional intelligence — in and outside of work. I help teams navigate boundaries, feedback, and conflict with more empathy and clarity. Previous topics:

    • The Universal Set of Soft Skills - Why it’s the same for work and life

    • The Most Important Decision of Your Life - How to navigate it at work

    • Reweaving the Social Fabric - Daily behaviors to reduce loneliness at work and beyond

  • Workplaces thrive when people feel seen and supported. Relationship skills drive collaboration, leadership, and retention — the foundations of every successful team.

  • We blend the science of communication with real-world relationship coaching. Every talk is conversational, grounded, and tailored to your company’s culture — bridging personal growth with professional impact.

  • Keynotes, workshops, or fireside conversations — in-person or virtual. Sessions can be customized for leadership retreats, company offsites, or all-hands learning experiences.

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