Founded in June 2024 as a strategic spin-off from VIDA Select, a profitable 7-figure matchmaking business. The story is compelling: After 15 years helping thousands find love through VIDA Select, Scott Valdez witnessed firsthand how the loneliness epidemic was devastating millions of lives. With recent advances in AI, he saw an opportunity to transform VIDA's proven success—30,000+ successful interactions, 9,867 successful dates, and 1,898 happy couples—into an AI solution that could help millions at an affordable price. The data and expertise gained from VIDA Select's success forms the foundation of Ari's AI, ensuring advice is effective and grounded in real-world results.