00:00 – Teaser Intro
00:35 – Welcome to the i-Con Podcast & Guest Introduction
01:13 – From Coding in India to Product Management at Tinder
03:23 – The Internet’s Identity and Trust Issues
05:14 – Will AI Save or Destroy Online Security?
07:07 – Myths and Misconceptions About Dating Apps
09:23 – What Tinder Does Differently to Scale Globally
12:20 – Future Breakthrough Predictions for the Next 5 Years
14:34 – How i-Con Compares to Tech Conferences in the US
15:08 – First Impressions of Cyprus and the i-Con Vibe
17:42 – Outro & Where to Find Manish (“Mindfulness with Manish”)
Season 2 of the i-Con Podcast Talks begins with an absolute blockbuster episode! Our host, sits down with a very special guest who traveled all the way from San Francisco to Cyprus: Manish Chhabra, Senior Product Manager at Tinder!
Recorded live during the buzz of the conference, this episode dives into fascinating insights on human behavior, security engineering, and the future of digital identity over the next 5 years. From AI-generated profiles to large-scale automation, Manish breaks down the challenges shaping online trust today. He explains how Tinder is adapting through advanced technology, gamification, and features like “Dual Dating” to improve safety and user experiences.
He also reflects on his first visit to Cyprus and why i-Con’s cross-industry, multi-vertical environment, blending iGaming, crypto, payments, and dating, offers a refreshing perspective from traditional tech events in the US.
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