Emode.com later Tickle.com and then sold to Monster was the leading interpersonal media company, providing self-discovery, matchmaking, and social networking services to more than 18 million active members in its community worldwide. Emode was founded on the belief that personal insight and connections to others could be both scientific and fun.
Emode was founded in 1999 as Emode.com by CEO James Currier, who developed an early passion for Internet technology, new media and social sciences. Currier envisioned how the Internet could be used to help people learn more about themselves and better connect with others in a mutually beneficial environment based on trust and respect. Today, the company is part of Monster.com.