The complicated sex appeal of entrepreneurs

INC. THIS MORNING The complicated sex appeal of entrepreneurs Good morning, It turns out, entrepreneurship can be sexy. According to data from dating website OkCupid, more people have been proudly identifying themselves as business owners while looking for love online this past year. And for some, it’s a clear advantage.  From July 2020 to July 2021, use of the terms "entrepreneur" and "self-employed" on U.S. OkCupid profiles increased by 10 percent. And users who identify themselves as entrepreneurs in their profiles have a better chance of getting a match's phone number, according to the company.  "It's lonely being an entrepreneur," says Melissa Hobley, OkCupid’s global chief marketing officer. "So if it's going to help you be a little more likely to find love, then that's a pretty great thing." But there may be a catch. Read our story to learn which founders benefit from being open about their careers on dating apps--and which ones don’t. SPONSORED CONTENT You're a boss. Build like one at INBOUND 2021. INBOUND, hosted with love by HubSpot, takes place online - Oct. 12-14. Hear from powerhouse speakers like Oprah, Hasan Minhaj, Spike Lee, and more. Claim your FREE Starter Pass (or ask your manager to put that expense report to work and upgrade you to an all-access Powerhouse Pass)! JOIN US: So much of our personal data is bought and sold behind our backs, and almost none of that activity would strike most consumers as ethical. Three years ago, serial entrepreneur and investor Angela Benton launched data-science firm Streamlytics to bring transparency to the sale of personal data. Benton initially bootstrapped the Los Angeles-based company before raising seed and angel funding, including money from actor, writer, and producer Issa Rae. Join us for our next Real Talk discussion, featuring an hour-long conversation with Benton.  Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 12 p.m. ET Reserve your free spot. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: The FDA granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Expect a flurry of employer mandates. --Inc. Remote work may be here to stay at many companies, but some workers miss the office and are feeling increasingly isolated, according to a new survey. --The New York Times Not happy about the Microsoft 365 price hike? Here are three alternatives to consider. --Inc. The paper passport system is outdated, expensive, and could be hindering companies from hiring skilled workers from other countries, says this Estonian CEO. --Quartz  The founders of Brazi Bites launched a decade ago with a single product made from a family recipe. This year, the company is on track to reach $30 million in revenue. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: In 2019, this founder started a company that makes evacuation software for wildfire-affected regions. Two years later, he sold it. Here’s why. --Inc.  --Sophie Downes Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at sdownes@inc.com, and on Twitter. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy