About us
Dishaun's Story
I've always felt like the dating world was stuck on repeat. Endless swipes, small talk that goes nowhere, people asking the same "what do you do?" questions over and over—it all felt like surface-level chatter rather than a real connection.
At the same time, I noticed how much people loved the new "pop the balloon" trend. There's something exciting about the anticipation, the release, and the fun of it. That gave me an idea: what if dating could feel less like an interview and more like popping a balloon—breaking the tension, cutting through the awkwardness, and sparking something real?
"That's why I created Balloon'd. It's not about gamification, it's about creating a fresh, fun, and meaningful way to connect."
I designed Balloon'd to break through repetitive patterns in dating and give people a space where conversations flow naturally, personalities shine, and genuine sparks can fly.
Every feature we build is guided by one simple question: Does this help people pop the awkwardness and get closer to something real?
With Balloon'd, you're always just one pop away from your next great connection.
Our Mission
We're building a dating app designed to be deleted—because success means you found your person.
Break the Ice
Pop the balloon of awkward small talk with conversation starters that reveal who you really are.
Spark Connection
Move beyond endless swiping to meaningful conversations that help you discover real compatibility.
Find Love
Our success is measured by how quickly you delete the app because you found your person.
📅 Balloon'd Timeline
How we got here
The Idea is Born
Dishaun Codjoe creates Balloon'd, inspired by the need to break free from repetitive small talk in modern dating and spark real connections.
The Official Launch
Balloon'd goes live, bringing a fresh, fun, and meaningful way for people to meet and connect—one pop away from something real.
Ready to pop into love?
Join the dating revolution and discover what's waiting just one pop away.