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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 is the mastermind behind Inner Circle. As a visionary entrepreneur, he built Inner Circle without outside funding, transforming it into a global brand with over 8 million members. David is the go-to expert on the future of dating, why exclusivity matters, and how opposites don’t attract.
David vermeulen
Michael KrayenhoffAs co-founder and COO, Michael oversees business operations, safety, and moderation, ensuring that Inner Circle remains the safest and most curated dating app. He’s a leading expert on how dating apps can fight scams, harassment, and fake profiles—without losing the human touch. Michael also speaks on scaling responsibly, offline dating trends, and the power of community-driven dating.
Ramone isn’t just an expert on Brazilian dating culture—she’s shaping it. As the mastermind behind creative marketing movements, she has redefined how singles connect, including launching the blue socks trend, a subtle yet powerful signal for singles looking to meet in real life. She understands what makes dating in São Paulo different from Rio, why Brazilian singles are ditching swiping culture, and how interest-based communities are fuelling a new wave of in-person dating.
Ramone GIGLIOTTI
Charlie brings Inner Circle’s brand strategy to life in the Netherlands. With a deep understanding of dating trends, she’s the expert on how singles in the Netherlands meet. She also drives Inner Circle’s event culture, showing why IRL dating experiences are making a comeback.
charlie keyzer 
Rafael hortaRafael is Inner Circle’s go-to spokesperson for LATAM and Brazil, offering insights on dating trends across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil, and Inner Circle’s expansion strategy across Latin America He understands what makes LATAM singles unique, and how social media is shaping modern dating.
INSIDE INNER CIRCLE
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