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The backstory
It’s 2012 and after turning 35 and ending a long-term relationship, our founder and CEO, David Vermeulen, finds himself dating again.
A firm non-believer in the 'opposites attract' cliché, David looks for a space where he can meet like-minded people who move in the same circles as him. Instead, all he finds is sketchy dating websites with faceless profiles like twinklestar29.
Frustrated, David makes a choice: to create the space himself. He calls it Inner Circle.
Skip ahead 12 years and Inner Circle is a curated community of people who connect over shared lifestyles and interests. Inner Circle is niche by design. That means it’s not for everyone, intentionally – and a thoughtful application and screening process helps grow the community the right way.
Built organically without funding, Inner Circle is a Dutch-born company that has grown into a global community of over 7 million members.
Speakers
The Inner Circle team are available to talk on the community, technology and ethos of Inner Circle. Get in touch on press@theinnercircle.co.
David vermeulenFounder and CEO of Inner Circle, David regularly speaks to the media on the future of the dating industry and his journey creating Inner Circle.
Michael KrayenhoffCo-founder and COO of Inner Cicle, Michael speaks to the data and science behind the app and how Inner Circle makes more meaninfgul connections.
Crystal CansdaleBringing personal dating experience and industry expertise, Crystal has contributed to Metro, Huffington Post, Stylist, Cosmopolitan, Mashable, Independent, Grazia, Marie Claire and many more. She is available for dating commentary, podcasts and broadcast appearances.
MARGRIET DE KROON Margriet is CMO at Inner Circle and is responsible for the (digital) marketing and communications in all markets. She loves to build brands and communities and can speak on the strategy she is leading at Inner Circle and her marketing experience across fashion, cosmetics, recruitment and now dating.
INSIDE INNER CIRCLE
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