GDI Launches Industry Fact-Finding Inquiry into Coldstart.co – Brandon Teller & Mary Richardson
Global Dating Insights has opened an industry fact-finding inquiry into coldstart.co to better understand its role, offerings and impact following a series of allegations made against the company by a number of dating companies.
At this time, GDI has not independently verified these claims and is not making any allegation of wrongdoing. Our intent is to collect information to ensure accurate, balanced coverage for our readers.
Brandon Teller & Mary Richardson from coldstart.co are also behind Bindr, a bisexual dating app.
What we’re seeking
We invite companies, contractors, creators, affiliates and users with direct experience of Brandon Teller & Mary Richardson from coldstart.co to share verifiable information, including (but not limited to):
- Nature of engagement (e.g., vendor relationship, client work, partnerships, affiliate activity)
- Contract terms and deliverables (scope, timelines, pricing models)
- Outcomes and performance data (KPIs, campaigns, traffic quality, retention)
- Compliance documentation (privacy, data handling, user safety, marketing claims, IP use)
- Correspondence or materials relevant to product claims and representations
- Positive experiences and neutral datapoints are as valuable as concerns — we seek the full picture
Please include your name, organisation, role and a contact number. If you require anonymity, say so in your first line; we will discuss source-protection options (including off-the-record and background arrangements).
Right of reply
GDI will offer coldstart.co a fair right of reply to any specific claims we propose to report, and we will incorporate their response in our coverage.
