GDI Founder Simon Corbett talks to Olga about PURE APP, the background behind launching it and any current updates and projects which the team are working on. The pair talk about the last 12 months, with Olga assessing the current market's landscape and what 2025 might have in store for the global online dating and matchmaking industry.

GDI Founder Simon Corbett catches up with Gareth about the dating brand and talks about current updates at the company, what changes he has seen within the online dating industry since being with Gaydar and how it is helping to keep its users safe from scammers.

In this episode, GDI founder Simon Corbett speaks to Jamie Johnston, Mattr's CEO and Founder. Jamie introduces his brand, which is described as the first neurodivergent-friendly dating app, and talks more about its role within the online dating and matchmaking market.

We hear about what led him to get involved in the industry and he talks about the company's in real life (IRL) events coming up and what has been the real challenges he has faced when setting up business in this space.

In this episode, Mitch and Sam introduce us to their dating app Hatched and give a background into how the business was set up. The pair go into detail about the geographies they are based in and give a current update on what Hatched is up to now.

We hear their journeys getting into the online dating industry, their assessment of the current landscape and its challenges, as well as where they think the market is heading in 2025 and beyond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.