Moe Ari

Moe Ari is a Black transgender man, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and the first-ever Love and Connection Expert at Hinge. With over a decade of experience, Ari is deeply committed to exploring how authentic connection fuels both personal and professional success. He believes that whether one is running a small business or a multi-billion-dollar corporation, storytelling rooted in genuine human connection is the key to thriving in today’s world.

In an age where hyper-connectivity often leads to feelings of isolation, Ari emphasizes that the challenge lies not in technology itself but in how we engage with it. He advocates for an intentional approach to technology, promoting clear boundaries and a focus on enhancing human connections.

Ari specializes in helping companies reimagine their storytelling strategies, ensuring that connection remains central to their messaging, product development, and workplace culture. By merging psychology, technology, and narrative, he fosters environments where both customers and employees feel a genuine sense of belonging. Through digital platforms and in-person experiences, Ari guides organizations in leveraging technology to cultivate meaningful engagement.

As Hinge’s Love and Connection Expert, Ari is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge research with his expertise in relationships to create inclusive spaces for love and connection. His work extends beyond dating, helping various industries harness technology to build meaningful relationships with their audiences. For Ari, the focus is not merely on technology but on using it purposefully to foster deeper emotional connections.

His commitment to gender identity and authenticity is pivotal to his work. Drawing from his experiences as a Black transgender man, Ari advocates for radical authenticity—the integration and celebration of intersecting identities. Through workshops and corporate initiatives on gender diversity, he guides organizations in fostering inclusive environments that honor the full spectrum of human experience.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Ari serves as a Board Member for It Gets Better, an organization dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ youth globally through storytelling and educational resources. He is also a former DEI Consultant for Compass Pathways. By blending his expertise in mental health, technology, and gender identity, Ari strives to help organizations cultivate cultures of authenticity where every story is valued. His vision is to create a world where technology acts as a bridge to human connection.