GDI Podcast: David Vermeulen, Founder of Inner Circle

Our latest GDI podcast is now live! This week, we were delighted to welcome David Vermuelen, Co-Founder and CEO of Inner Circle.

In this episode, Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks, speaks with David about the brand’s curated approach to dating, its explosive growth in Latin America, and its vision for 2027.

Vermeulen shares the origins of Inner Circle, which began as a response to the impersonal and time-consuming nature of early online dating. His mission was clear: to create a community for like-minded singles focused on quality connections and meaningful interactions.

The conversation also touches on Inner Circle’s “Date Conscious Suite,” an initiative to promote respectful behaviour and reduce ghosting. Vermeulen emphasizes that users are expected to act online as they would offline — with manners and accountability. Misconduct is swiftly addressed, maintaining the platform’s high trust levels and offline-oriented ethos.

Looking ahead, Vermeulen envisions Inner Circle evolving into a community-driven lifestyle platform, helping people not only find love but also connect through shared experiences. As he puts it: ‘We bring people together and change the course of their lives’.

Click on the Play button below to listen to the episode, which is available on whichever podcast platform you use.