DateFree.com is a global online dating and social networking website that is designed to bring dating and non-dating friends together into one community. Users can network with new and existing friends, post pictures, email each other and just have simple fun with no out of pocket expense. This is not the typical "You get what you pay for" scenario. Visitors and members can expect a technically comprehensive, user friendly website with a lot of cool features. We believe as a member, you should be able to come and go as you please; participate whether you are single or attached and not be burdened with subscription or miscellaneous fees. The only things we ask of our members are that they invite their friends, keep the site clean and safe and occasionally when they see an appealing advertisement to click on it and check it out. The most important rule, of course, is that you must have FUN!

DateFree was founded in October 2005 by a couple of friends who wanted to have fun and make a little money while they were doing it. Philip Ferreira, CEO and Technical Genius, is no novice at running successful web companies. Phil and his business partner, Cameron Clifford, Operations Guru and in house "Online Dating Expert," currently run several other successful web companies. They wanted to take their experience and start a company that was a little less serious and a lot more fun. Crystal Ferreira, Phil's fiancée (wife as of August 4th, 2006), joined the two and they came up with the idea of a free site that is fun for dating and non-dating adults alike. Crystal and Phil are always trying to look for a lady friend for Cameron so they can do "couples" activities, and thought, why not start their own dating website where they can play match maker for their single friends.

Our Mission

The mission of DateFree is to create an online dating environment that is safe, fun and free. We will accomplish these goals by offering a technologically comprehensive and competitive dating website that is completely free of charge. To ensure success, we will focus on customer service and empowering our members to have fun within the boundaries of our User Agreement and Privacy Statements. Revenues for DateFree.com will be generated by advertisements for products and services targeted at the member community.

Philip Ferreira (Founder)
President

Phil studied Business Management and Computer Science at the University of Northern Colorado and St. Mary's College in Moraga, California. He has been developing Internet-based applications since 1996. Phil became an Internet entrepreneur in 1998 when he founded 321Gone, Inc. During the next 3-years Phil grew 321Gone.com to over 100,000 registered members, and millions of consumer-to-consumer auctions. Phil was solely responsible for the management and technical issues that accompany a fast-growing online community.


In 2002, Phil launched another proprietary online auction platform which was later renamed MyCar.com. Using his past auction experience and online expertise, Phil designed the first automotive system whereby new car dealers bid against each other. Phil coined this proprietary design a "New Car Auction" and to-date thousands of U.S. consumers have saved tens of millions of dollars on their new car purchase, without the headache that normally accompanies the car buying process. MyCar.com has also connected millions of U.S. consumers with new and used car dealers.
 

After building several other online companies, including HomeBuying.com, Phil decided to go back to his first Internet thrill, developing online communities. In 2006, he built and launched DateFree.com. DateFree is a free online dating website with technology and features comparable to the big companies, with the added twist of friends networking. His personal mission for DateFree is to build a fun website where people from all over the world can network with their friends and enjoy online dating in a safe environment.

Crystal Ferreira (Co-Founder)
Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations

Prior to joining DateFree in May 2006, Crystal spent 11 years leading strategic sales and marketing initiatives for start up and public companies in the Networking and Telecommunications sector. Crystal most recently resigned as Director of Channel and Inside Sales at MRV Communications to join Phil in launching their dream of a website designed for their friends to find dates while having fun with their non-dating friends.

Prior to MRV, Crystal was Sr. Manager of Marketing and Sales at Ethernet over Copper start up, Actelis Networks, where she was responsible for developing and implementing the marketing and sales strategy for global resale partners. Crystal also spent a year at Turin Networks where she was instrumental in developing key OEM and sales partnerships. Crystal came to Turin as her previous company, Vpacket, an innovator in VOIP technology was acquired by Zhone Technologies. Crystal was recruited at the inception of Vpacket and was integral in the development of key business development and marketing strategies.

Crystal started her career in technology at Ascend Communications in Inside Sales and was shortly promoted manager of the team. Prior to the acquisition of Ascend by Lucent Technologies, Crystal was promoted again to Manager of North American Channel Programs where she developed and implemented the Channel sales and marketing strategy that grew channel revenues to over $100 million.

Crystal obtained her Bachelor’s degree at Clarion University of PA.

Cameron Clifford (Co-Founder)
Vice President, Business Operations

Cameron obtained a B.S. in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management. Cameron has worked in several industries including the auto insurance, telecommunication, and staffing services industries. Cameron built and started BuyMuscle.com in 1998, an e-tailer that sold various weight loss and sport supplement products throughout the world.

Cameron joined the MyCar.com team in May of 2002, during the design period of the business model and proprietary software. Cameron has helped design, refine, and implement MyCar.com's customer service processes to faciliate and improve relations between auto dealerships, consumers, and MyCar.com. Cameron's business insight has led to MyCar.com's common sense approach, a key factor in the company's continued success. In addition to operational management, Cameron's professional skills include SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Rich Media Technologies.

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