We’re Tandem Experiences
We’re all about making experience planning easy.
About
Tandem Experiences is a dynamic woman-led company harnessing AI technology to transform experience discovery. Our innovative mobile app specializes in curating epic date nights, offering couples unique and personalized ways to connect and explore their city. Utilizing advanced algorithms, we can expertly provide matches to unique experiences tailored to interests and preferences, fostering deeper connections. This approach not only enhances relationships but also drives audience growth and engagement for local arts, culture and culinary organizations. By bridging the gap between personal interests and city offerings, our app creates a symbiotic relationship between people and the cultural ecosystem, redefining the concept of urban exploration and social interaction.
Nadia Barbosa
Business
Nadia has 10+ years work experience in business strategy and marketing for food and beverage companies and is a self-proclaimed foodie. She has an MBA from Ted Rogers School of Management and PR certificate. When she’s not travelling with her husband or walking her border collie, you can find her eating her way through the city and discovering hidden gems.
Orion Buske
Technology
Orion is a fractional CTO with expertise in data science, ML and recommendation systems. He ran a venture-backed startup to help geneticists improve patient data collection & diagnosis, and holds a PhD in Computer Science from UofT. He is passionate about innovating at the crossroads of AI, tech, creativity, and using his skills to connect people through shared experiences.
Mariel Marshall
Product
Mariel is an award winning artist and technology entrepreneur. Before co-founding Tandem Experiences, she spent 9 years working with bluemouth inc. as a creator of tech-enabled immersive performances. She’s excited to bring her unique background of applied AI, emerging technologies and immersive experience to drive product innovation.
Cassandra Sukraj
Design and Content
Cassandra is an imaginative creative with a background in graphic communications management and media business from Toronto Metropolitan University. As an arts & culture advocate, she is passionate about relationship building through shared experiences. Cassandra loves spending her time trying new culinary delights, reveling in nature, and indulging in various art forms.
Samantha Kaszas
Curation
Samantha is a creative professional with 10 years of experience across the creative industries, including arts management, creative writing, film production and performance. Samantha uses cultural events and local restaurants to create unique experiences, strengthening connections between loved ones and bringing more magic to their lives. A natural explorer, Samantha loves trying new experiences!
Advisory Board
Mel Hague Curation
Owais Lightwala Entrepreneurship & The Arts
Shems Saleh Big Data & Machine Learning
Daniela Rosu AI Knowledge Representation & Reasoning
Our Values
Playfulness
Our goal is to bring out the inner child in couples. Date night should be fun and stress-free.
Relationships
We value relationships with our couples and partners. Tandem provides people with the tools to achieve a healthy relationship through shared experiences.
Impact
Tandem is a company with a social mission. We are passionate about building a sense of community and helping local arts & culture organizations thrive.
Passion
We’re driven by passion. Our team is enthusiastic about making date night easier and more accessible.