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GDI New York 2024: Feeld, Lex, and Flamme Join Confirmed Speakers!

The agenda for GDI’s upcoming conference in New York continues to grow as leaders from Feeld, Lex, and Flamme – The Couples App, are set to share their insights.

Global Dating Insights’ 2024 conference in New York is an exclusive opportunity for leaders in the online dating industry to come together for insights-sharing, thought-leadership, and professional networking.

Taking place on the 20th of March 2024, Global Dating Insights is delighted to return to the Big Apple for its annual North America conference.

Joining the exciting list of confirmed speakers is:

  • Lavina Lim, Product Manager – Core Experience at Feeld. Speaking on the panel ‘Balancing Fluid Sexuality with Dating App UI / UX’, Lavina Lim will be sharing how the Feeld platform fosters explorative desires & connections.
  • Jennifer Lewis, CEO & Co-Founder of Lex. Lex raised over $5 million in seed funding last year, and Jennifer Lewis will be sharing her perspective & advice on investment in the online dating industry, speaking on the panel ‘The Challenges and Best Practices for Finding Investment in Online Dating’.
  • Michelle Parsons, Chief Product Officer at Lex. After serving as Chief Product Officer at Hinge, Michelle Parsons joined the exciting team at LGBTQ+ dating & social platform Lex. She will be sharing her insights on the panel ‘Trust & Safety Issues for the Next Generation of Dating Apps’.
  • Ankit Nayal, CEO & Founder of Flamme – The Couples App. After his work as a mentor at investment firm Techstars, Ankit founded a platform for couples to strengthen their relationships. He will be sharing his perspective on the panel ‘The Challenges and Best Practices for Finding Investment in Online Dating’.

They join the New York conference agenda which includes:

LIVE INTERVIEW: The Launch & Development of ARCHER

  • Marcus Lofthouse, Chief Product Officer, ARCHER
  • Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications, ARCHER

PANEL DISCUSSION: Trust & Safety Issues for the Next Generation of Dating Apps

  • Michelle Parsons, Chief Product Officer, Lex

PANEL DISCUSSION: How to Acquire & Retain the Modern Dating App User

  • Mayumi Sato, Chief Marketing Officer, eSapiens
  • Phil Henricks, Senior Director of Marketing, GROWLR / The Meet Group
  • Nicole Drew, Founder & CEO, Rater
  • Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications, ARCHER

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Challenges and Best Practices for Finding Investment in Online Dating

  • Jennifer Lewis, CEO & Co-Founder, Lex
  • Frederico Bacelar, Head of M&A and New Ventures, eSapiens
  • Ankit Nayal, Founder & CEO, Flamme – The Couples App

PANEL DISCUSSION: New Ways to Nurture Niche Communities of Singles

  • Nevine Coutry, Founder & CEO, Playdate
  • Jacqueline & Alexa Child, Co-Founders, Dateability

PANEL DISCUSSION: Balancing Fluid Sexuality with Dating App UI / UX 

  • Mary Richardson, Co-Founder & CEO, Bindr
  • Lavina Lim, Product Manager – Core Experience, Feeld

PRESENTATION: Scott Bright, Founder & CEO, BrightCheck

And we are delighted to be partnering with the Online Dating Association for a panel hosted by Dr Hannah Shimko.

Early Bird tickets are available now until 20th of February 2024.

COLLECT YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Following our incredibly successful 2023 conference in the Big Apple, GDI is excited to return to the city on Wednesday 20th March 2024. The night before the conference, 19th of March, there will be an exclusive networking drinks event.

Hosted at Dream Downtown, the conference will see speaker sessions will run all day, with free lunch and refreshments provided throughout. The conference is followed by an evening of drinks, giving guests an informal networking opportunity to make professional connections.

We are happy to announce that a combined ticket is available for both the GDI and the Social Discovery conferences, taking place on the 20th and 21st of March 2024.

Tickets for ‘Dating Brands’ are reserved only for individuals who work within dating-related companies, including online dating platforms, matchmakers, and investors in the industry.

Tickets for ‘Other’ are open to all other companies, including tech vendors, software developers, and other experts.

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