u/WhyDoINeedAName94539

Some VPNs provide a static IP. Can I use that for algo trading? Or do I need a VPS?

While this Reddit forum may be a good place to meet some people, I think intentional channels may also be useful for some people.  I am hence posting my experience with different channels.

Matrimonial sites (Shaadi / JS / etc):  Everyone has used them and knows their pros and cons.

Elite Matrimony (EM): I have used the service so I can narrate my experience.
Costs:  decent (40-60K for 3 months).
Pros:  Database of profiles is good.  People are intentional.
Cons:  RM (Relationship manager) driven.  Sad to say RMs are not capable.  Why?
1.  RMs are poor at finding matching profiles.  I spoke to their leadership and they let me search through profiles.  That improved the shortlist.  You can ask for this.  They may or may not allow it.
2.  RMs are poor at representing you.  Of six cases where the RMs said the women were not interested,  I reached out to those women on social media.  Four of them responded and I met them.  Clearly RMs were unable to communicate well.  As EM is an RM driven service, this is a major issue.

Jodi 365:  I have evaluated this and decided to not use it.  Costs are comparable to EM.
Reasons:  

1. RM driven.  I was not convinced that the RMs understand your preferences and can communicate well.  I spoke with them extensively.  
2. They declined searching through profiles.
3. I asked their "sales person" -- when I read someone's profile, I get a sense of what kind of person they are and if I may like their vibe.  I just don't know how RMs can do a vibe check on someone else's behalf.  He really did not an answer.

Knot.dating:  I have not used it.  Considering using it.  Would love to hear pros and cons.  I know some people think it attracts women who care about money.  What other pros / cons?

Some instagram based services:
1.  beyond40withraksha (Raksha Bharadia):  has offline events.  Charge 10-20 K per event without any transparency about who attended past events.  Decided to give it a pass.  Do not want to invest 10-20K without any idea about if I will meet right kind of people.
2.  offline by happy hour / lets socialize:  decent offline events.  

While this Reddit forum may be a good place to meet some people, I think intentional channels may also be useful for some people.  I am hence posting my experience with different channels.

Matrimonial sites (Shaadi / JS / etc):  Everyone has used them and knows their pros and cons.

Elite Matrimony(EM):  I have used the service so I can narrate my experience.
Costs:  decent (40-60K for 3 months).
Pros:  Database of profiles is good.  People are intentional.
Cons:  RM (Relationship Manager) driven.  Sad to say RMs are not capable.  Why?
1.  RMs are poor at finding matching profiles.  I spoke to their leadership and they let me search through profiles.  That improved the shortlist.  You can ask for this.  They may or may not allow it.
2.  RMs are poor at representing you.  Of six cases where the RMs said the women were not interested,  I reached out to those women on social media.  Four of them responded and I met them.  Clearly RMs were unable to communicate well.  As EM is an RM driven service, this is a major issue.

Jodi 365:  I have evaluated this and decided to not use it.  Reasons:  

1. RM driven.  I was not convinced that the RMs understand your preferences and can communicate well.  I spoke with them extensively.  
2. They declined searching through profiles.
3. I asked their "sales person" -- when I read someone's profile, I get a sense of what kind of person they are and if I may like their vibe.  I just don't know how RMs can do a vibe check on someone else's behalf.  He really did not an answer.

Knot.dating:  I have not used it.  Considering using it.  Would love to hear pros and cons.  I know some people think it attracts women who care about money.  What other pros / cons?

Some instagram based services:
1.  beyond40withraksha (Raksha Bharadia):  has offline events.  Charge 10-20 K per event without any transparency about who attended past events.  Decided to give it a pass.  Do not want to invest 10-20K without any idea about if I will meet right kind of people.
2.  offline by happy hour / lets socialize:  decent offline events.  

If we met socially, you likely would be curious to know more about me.

I am a  Mumbai based, self made, hardworking and ambitious person.  I have held leadership (Director & VP) roles in globally reputed organizations, am an IIT grad and a IVY league MBA.  I have split my professional career between California and Mumbai.  I now run my own investment business based in Mumbai.

Family values matter a lot to me.  So do emotional and physical fitness, peace and growth mindset.  I love staying active.  Gym and yoga classes are a regular part of my routines.  I also love dogs, comedy shows, art workshops, and trying new cuisine.  Looking for a like minded partner, who is kind hearted, feminine and content.  I want to explore having kids.  So you should want that too.

I am 52, 178 cm, Hindu by birth, spiritual by practice.  I am legally divorced (2015) and do not have kids.  

I have a lovely progressive family rooted in education and ambition.  Father is retired as a lecturer, and mother is a devoted homemaker.  Both my parents are generous, modern, and have always done the right thing.  My two younger siblings live in the US; both are married and have kids.