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"If you have the time and energy, you can easily succeed in the dating game by going on as many dates as possible. But, if you're a busy executive, high-profile influencer, or entrepreneur, finding the time and energy for so many dates is difficult," says authors Dawn and Frederick Akpoghene.
From the perspective of the "busy entrepreneur", Dawn and Frederick dive into their personal love journey that started in the DMs of Instagram and grew into what is now a beautiful marriage.
Started In The DM: Using Social Media to Find The One is a guide designed to assist you with your online dating journey, from beginning to happy ending. If you're not exactly comfortable with putting yourself out there to find love-whether it's because of your schedule, personal brand, professional image, or public reputation-this book is for you. You'll learn ultra-specific tips and strategies to: create an attractive profile
find someone that aligns with your life
best catch his or her attention
engage in conversation
go out on a date in "real life"
build a great relationship
and so much more!
Explore the online dating world and discover how you can succeed in finding love online without sacrificing too much time and attention.
Do you have a story about finding love online? Please share your story with Dawn & Frederick at startedintheDM@gmail.com and on their Instagram @StartedInTheDM. Tag them for an opportunity to be featured.
About the author
Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. She has founded five successful cash flow positive companies since 2001, including Flat Out of Heels (2011) and PopCom (2017), and is considered to be a pioneer in the equity crowdfunding space.Dawn has received numerous awards and accolades including being recognized on the inaugural Forbes Next 1000 List, listed among INC Magazine's 100 top Female Founders, and being named the 2020 OBWS Black Entrepreneur of the Year presented by Snapchat. Dawn has been featured in countless media outlets including the cover of Black Enterprise magazine, Fortune, Fast Company, Venture Beat, Huff Post, Essence Magazine, and more. Dawn has expertise in raising traditional and non-traditional business capital, having raised millions of dollars for her ventures since 2001. In 2019, Dawn became the first female founder globally to raise a secure token offering (STO) of over $1M using equity crowdfunding; her total as of 2021 exceeds $5M from over 7000 investors globally.Dawn is a seasoned professional speaker, business coach, author, advisor, and angel investor. She currently resides between Miami, FL, and Columbus, OH, with her husband Frederick and daughter, Nia.
