The GDI Podcast

As part of our Trust & Safety Month 2023, we are delighted to be joined on The GDI Podcast by Adnan Al-Khatib, Principal Product Manager - Moderation at Stream.

Adnan joins GDI's Senior Reporter Sean Nolan to discuss how dating apps can ensure users have positive experiences through the use of next generation moderation tools.

He also explains how generative AI systems can pose risks to online dating, and how understanding the intent behind content could help address this.

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Stream - How to Find and Resolve Harmful Content

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.

Skirt Club - The All-Female Community for Empowerment & Sexual Discovery

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.

Hearts - Disrupting Dating with a Unique Monetisation Model

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.

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 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.

Beyond - Creating a Modern Dating Experience

On this episode of The GDI Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Emily Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder; and Anthony Lacavera, Co-Founder, of Pairus.

They discuss how Pairus' approach to dynamic matchmaking with a personal touch is set to address common challenges faced by online daters.

Emily and Anthony also explain why infusing AI into the world of dating can open up exciting opportunities for innovation.

Pairus - A Home for Curated Matchmaking & Advanced Technology

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.

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Stream - How to Find and Resolve Harmful Content

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