Authenti Launches Intentional Introduction Platform, Not a Dating App

Authenti, an intentional introduction platform founded by Richard Decker, launches in New York and Long Island as a modern matchmaker alternative to dating apps, onboarding its first 10,000 founding members.

Sag Harbor, United States, September 15, 2026 /PressCable/ -- Authenti has launched in New York and Long Island as an intentional introduction platform built to function as a modern matchmaker rather than a dating app. The company replaces swiping and public profiles with a private, algorithm-driven process designed for people who want meaningful connection instead of dating app fatigue.

More information is available at https://beauthenti.com/

Swipe-based apps have long been criticized for encouraging superficial judgments and leaving users exhausted by repetitive, low-stakes browsing, and founder Richard Decker built Authenti to address that problem directly by designing a system that prioritizes values, lifestyle, and compatibility before physical appearance enters the picture. Proponents of this alignment-first approach describe it as a departure from typical swipe-based mechanics.

Central to that approach is privacy. Profiles on Authenti remain private by default, meaning no one can browse or view a member without mutual interest already established. Matches begin as softened silhouette images, with conversation preceding any visual reveal, while the company's patent-pending SparkReveal system gradually unlocks details such as photos, last names, and occupations as mutual alignment builds.

The experience starts with what the company calls human-first profiles, where members describe their values, lifestyle, and preferences rather than curating a performative image. From there, Authenti's algorithm works quietly in the background, searching for alignment in values and rhythm without requiring members to browse, compare, or chase potential matches, and each individual retains control over what information is revealed and whether an introduction moves forward, according to the company.

Authenti is rolling out its service deliberately rather than all at once. The company is currently onboarding its first 10,000 founding members in New York, and it has outlined a city-by-city expansion that will bring the platform to Chicago, Miami, Austin, and Nashville in the months ahead. The measured pace reflects an intent to keep each market curated rather than rushed.

The company has also drawn outside attention, including a feature on CBS affiliates, where Decker discussed Authenti's philosophy of alignment before attraction. That visibility has added to growing interest among people seeking an alternative to conventional dating apps. Those looking for an intentional path to connection, rather than one built around swiping and constant checking, are invited to join the founding member community in New York.

More information about Authenti, including details on founding membership and upcoming city launches, is available at https://beauthenti.com

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Address: Sag Harbor, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, United States
Phone: +1-631-926-5549
Website: https://beauthenti.com

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