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The GDI & Social Discovery Podcast The GDI & Social Discovery Podcast
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Global Dating Insights (GDI) is the leading source of news, information and analysis for the online dating industry. The site serves a highly engaged trade audience of over 30,000 unique monthly visitors, and is read in over 100 countries. Since launching in 2013, we have published over 5,000 stories.
Our articles and interviews provide executives and professionals worldwide with up-to-the-minute, authoritative dating sector coverage. We pride ourselves on being the go-to publication when a story breaks.
Our reports and analyses give readers a detailed look into one aspect of the dating industry. The GDI Power Book, released on Valentine’s Day, lists the influencers, start-ups and movers that have impacted the market over the course of the year.
Our conferences and events bring together some of the biggest names in dating for conversations, presentations and networking opportunities. Speakers from Grindr, OkCupid, Spark Networks, and more have featured in recent years.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of journalistic integrity. Global Dating Insights is monetised by a) content partners, b) ticket sales, c) sponsorship of events, and d) sponsorship of reports.
Global Dating Insights is an independent publication run by a small team of professional journalists.
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Beyond - Creating a Modern Dating Experience
On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Öykü Saran & Eric Phillips Waldstein, Co-Founders of Beyond.
They discuss how Beyond supports the modern dating experience, focusing on key values of honesty, intentionality, and consent.
Öykü and Eric also discuss the company's upcoming plans to expand its userbase, raise investment, and create even more opportunities for meaningful connection. -
Communia – The Social Self-Care App
On this episode of the Social Discovery podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Olivia DeRamus, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Communia.She tells us about how Communia is turning social media into social self-care. Olivia also shares more about their plans for 2024, their fundraising journey, and about the platform's emphasis on a safe digital experience.
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Fox Hunters Club - For Women Seeking Real Relationships with Older Men
On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Brownie Marie, Founder of Fox Hunters Club.
She outlines the origins of the newly-launched Fox Hunters Club, discussing its target demographic and what makes it unique.
Brownie Marie also shares her experience as a startup founder in the dating industry, highlighting the challenges and decisions she's encountered so far. -
Bottled - Make New Friends From All Over The World
On this episode of the Social Discovery podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Adrian Rubio, Chief Executive Officer of Bottled.
He tells us about how Bottled allows its users to make new friends from all over the world.
Adrian also shares more about their fundraising journey, their plans for 2024, and how anonymity enhances the user experience on Bottled. -
Hearts - Disrupting Dating with a Unique Monetisation Model
On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Hari Gopal, Creator of dating app Hearts.
He explains the value of the platform's pay-per-match model, and how this unique system can disrupt the online dating industry.
Hari also shares his advice for other entrepreneurs in the dating industry and his priorities for 2024. -
Skirt Club - The All-Female Community for Empowerment & Sexual Discovery
On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Genevieve LeJeune, Founder & CEO at Skirt Club.
She explains how Skirt Club provides a safe space for bisexual and bicurious women to explore their desires, away from societal prejudice and expectations.
In addition to its IRL events, Genevieve also shares how the company is developing an online platform to facilitate meaningful connections between women.
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