Nick Rosen
Founder of Met By Nick and Professional Matchmaker
How I Ended Up Here
I never set out to become a matchmaker. Honestly, if you'd asked me five years ago what I'd be doing with my life, this wouldn't have even made the list.
I studied Anthropology at USC because I was genuinely curious about people; why we do what we do, how culture shapes us, what makes some relationships work while others fall apart. I found it endlessly interesting, even if I had no clear career plan.
After college, I worked in clinical research coordinating adult bone marrow transplant studies. The job taught me to pay attention to details that matter, to handle sensitive information carefully, and to understand that some decisions carry real weight.
Before that, I was a personal trainer. Different world entirely, but I learned something important there too: people don't always know how to ask for what they actually need. Someone would say they wanted to lose twenty pounds, but really they were dealing with something deeper—stress, confidence, a major life transition. Learning to listen to what people weren't saying became instinctive.
The Unlikely Career Change
One day I saw a job posting for a matchmaker position at Maclynn International. I didn't know anything about professional matchmaking, but something about it felt familiar; understanding people, finding compatibility, helping with important life decisions. I applied, not expecting much.
They hired me. And within a few weeks, I realized this work pulled together everything I'd been learning without knowing it. The anthropology gave me a lens for understanding cultural differences and family dynamics. The clinical research had taught me how to vet carefully and think systematically. The training experience showed me how to really listen.
I liked the work. A lot. But after six months, I knew I wanted to do it differently; work with a wider range of people, take more time with each client, build something more personal. So I started Met By Nick.
What This Actually Looks Like
I've worked with hundreds of clients at this point and built a network of around 5,000 singles across the country. Every person in that network has talked to me directly.
My clients are all over the map. Different backgrounds, different industries, different priorities. Some have tried every dating app and burned out. Some have never done online dating and don't want to start. What they tend to have in common is they're looking for something real and they're willing to be patient to find it.
The anthropology background helps more than I expected. I pay attention to cultural context, communication styles, family dynamics, the stuff that dating apps can't really capture. A lot of compatibility comes down to things people don't put in their profiles.
Why I Think This Matters
Look, I'm not going to pretend I'm revolutionizing dating or that I have all the answers. What I do know is that the current system isn't working for a lot of people. Dating apps are designed to keep you using them, not to help you find someone and leave. The incentives are backwards.
I think people deserve someone who'll actually take the time to understand them. Not just surface-level stuff, but what they value, how they communicate, what their day-to-day life looks like. That takes real conversation, not a questionnaire.
I also can't promise miracles. This stuff takes time, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. What I can do is introduce you to people who might actually be compatible, give you honest feedback, and work with you until we find something that clicks. Sometimes that happens quickly. Sometimes it takes longer. I stay involved either way.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond the matchmaking itself, I'm trying to build something that feels less transactional. A community where people can meet others who share their values, whether that turns into romance or just good friendships. We're all dealing with this weird modern loneliness, and I think having access to quality people who actually get it helps.
I genuinely like this work. Most days I feel lucky that this is what I do, helping people find connection in a world that makes it harder than it should be.
A few random things about me:
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Favorite Film: For a Few Dollars More
Favorite Tea: Guayusa
Favorite Wine: Albariño
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister (19 min older than me).
