Emily Holmes Hahn

Emily Holmes Hahn is the founder of LastFirst, a bespoke matchmaking agency established in 2014. Based in New York City, LastFirst specializes in personalized matchmaking services aimed at helping clients find their "last first date." The company takes a highly curated approach, combining modern technology with human intuition to match clients based on detailed personal interviews and exclusive criteria. Hahn's clientele includes high-profile individuals from cities like New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami, and Paris, with a membership cap to maintain exclusivity and quality service.123

Hahn's journey into matchmaking began serendipitously while she was living in Paris and working for Ralph Lauren. She was recruited by a New York-based matchmaking firm as a membership director, which inspired her passion for the field. She later returned to Manhattan and launched LastFirst to offer a more personalized alternative to dating apps and traditional matchmaking services. Hahn describes her role as a mix of "headhunter" and "agent," leveraging her network and intuition to connect clients with compatible partners.23

An NYU graduate, Hahn has emphasized the importance of tailoring each client's experience and has positioned LastFirst as a luxury service distinct from mainstream dating solutions. The agency’s tagline, “Bespoke Matchmaking,” reflects its commitment to customization and exclusivity.34