Long Before the Spotlight

Before swipes became a cultural reflex and dating apps became billion-dollar darlings, there were the underdogs — founders grinding away, experimenting, and launching platforms that quietly shaped how people connect.

Long before Tinder and Bumble took the spotlight, Jason Sherman and Kristin LaSalle — the founders of Instamour — were already building.

And unlike the one-hit wonders, they didn’t just stop with a single company. They kept creating.

The Early Hustle

Back when most people still thought of “apps” as a novelty, Jason and Kristin launched Instamour, a video-based dating app built around authentic conversations — long before video-first became the norm.

They weren’t funded with millions. They weren’t nepo “lucky babies.” They were scrappy underdogs doing the work with grit, persistence, and an idea that was way ahead of its time.

While Bumble captured headlines and venture checks, Jason and Kristin were testing entirely different ways to connect people — platforms that encouraged real interaction and solved real world problems and pain points.

They weren’t just chasing trends; they were shaping the next wave.

More Than One Company

What separates Jason and Kristin’s story from the movie-worthy giants is this:

• They didn’t build just one product. They built many.

• They didn’t stop when the first idea got copied, saturated, or written off. They doubled down and came back stronger.

• Instead of being known for “the dating app,” they’ve become known for launching companies across industries — from entertainment to B2B SaaS.

Jason’s entrepreneurial journey has even been profiled in outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer, highlighting the persistence it takes to keep creating in a crowded industry.

Enter Vengo AI

Today, that relentless streak shows up in Vengo AI, the sales automation platform helping businesses capture and convert leads like never before.

The results speak for themselves: companies using Vengo AI’s SiteToAgent have captured up to 77% of website leads — compared to the industry average of under 10%.

And it’s not just individual success stories. The above data from a 2025 survey of 252 IT executives found that of those who had implemented AI agents, over half reported benefits across all major categories, and more than 65% saw improvements in efficiency, precision, and decision-making.

Wow. This is epic.

With microservices like SiteToAgent, Trendlyzer, and Lead Reply AI, Vengo AI is powering a shift in how companies sell, market, and scale.

In an industry crowded with hype, Jason and Kristin are proving what underdogs do best: not just survive but outlast, out-build, and out-innovate.

Why This Matters Now

With a movie about Bumble on the horizon, the world is about to hear one version of the dating app story. But behind the scenes, there are countless others — founders like Jason and Kristin, who didn’t just create one thing, but built a track record of innovation.

Their story isn’t about a single “lucky break.” It’s about persistence, reinvention, and the power of building again and again.

And honestly — think about it. If Bumble had never come along, would there be a different movie playing on Hulu right now? Isn’t life funny?

And now, with Vengo AI, the next chapter isn’t about swipes. It’s about scaling.