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Grindr Inc hires Tyler Watson as Staff Data Scientist
In this edition, Grindr Inc chat with Tyler Watson about his experience joining Grindr as a Staff Data Scientist.
Oct 25, 2022 | grindr.comWorkato partners with Grindr Inc
Workato, the leading enterprise automation platform, is partnering with Grindr, the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people, to help integrate a number of apps across the sales, finance, and legal teams, as well as help streamline the company’s campaign process with advertisers.
Oct 19, 2022 | martechmetrix.comGrindr Inc hires Amy Lashley as Software Engineer
In this edition, Grindr Inc chat with Amy Lashley about her experience joining Grindr as a Software Engineer.
Sep 27, 2022 | grindr.comGrindr Inc hires Vanna Krantz as Chief Financial Officer
Also, Vanna Krantz, who previously served as the chief financial officer of Disney Streaming Services, will step into the role of Grindr’s CFO on September 26.
Sep 15, 2022 | advocate.comGrindr Inc hires George Arison as CEO
George Arison, Shift Technologies’ former CEO, will soon take on the same role at Grindr.
Sep 12, 2022 | builtinla.comGrindr Inc launched in-app warning for commercial activity on Aug 29th 22'.
Grindr Inc is happy to announce that Grindr Inc has now added an in-app warning for commercial activity.
Aug 28, 2022 | grindr.comGrindr Inc launches Albums
Grindr Inc has something to share with you: Grindr Inc is launching Albums.
Jan 1, 2022 | grindr.comGrindr Inc launches first trailer for Bridesman
Grindr has released the first trailer for Bridesman, its first-ever original series.
Jan 1, 2022 | gaytimes.co.ukGrindr Inc launched full redesign of Grindr on Jan 1st 16'.
I remember when Grindr Inc launched the full redesign of Grindr in 2016 and I got a glimpse of my designs in the hands of people in the wild.
Jan 1, 2022 | grindr.comGrindr Inc receives financing of $384M
TINV, would raise about $384 million, Grindr said.
Jan 1, 2022 | marketwatch.comGrindr Inc partners with Spectrum, Inc.
Grindr is partnering with Spectrum Labs, tapping the startup's AI-based system to help filter postings on the LGBTQ dating service.
Jan 1, 2022 | axios.comGrindr Inc partners with Thespectrumlabs
The well-known online dating platform Grindr has partnered with Spectrum Labs.
Jan 1, 2022 | datingpro.comGrindr Sets First Original Scripted Series ‘Bridesman’
The popular LGBTQ “dating” app Grindr is entering the original scripted content space with Bridesman which is set to begin production this month and air in Fall 2021.
Mar 2, 2021 | DeadlineGrindr Polled 10,000 Users About Love, Sex During the Pandem
Grindr asked 10,000 users in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, and India how their behavior and expectations have changed since the start of the pandemic. The results showed while some gay men are still hooking up while in quarantine, most have minimized risk by turning instead to virtual hookups and porn, and overwhelming majorities have focused more on their own mental and physical well-being as well as using the time in lockdown for some personal introspection.
Feb 23, 2021 | OutGrindr Inc identified as competitor of Spotify
Taking a cue from the likes of Spotify Wrapped, Grindr once again broke down the top (bottom and vers) trends within its raunchy user base and ranked each country or city with the highest percentage for that respective trend.
Jan 1, 2021 | pinknews.co.ukGrindr, LGBTQ2 social networking app, removes ‘ethnicity filter’ amid racism complaints
Grindr has removed its ethnicity filter, a move that representatives say is a show of solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jun 1, 2020 | Global NewsKunlun Group acquired Grindr Inc for $243M on Jan 1st 16'.
The story, which can be read online here, charts the changes since Beijing Kunlun Tech Company acquired Grindr in 2016 from Joel Simkhai, a gay man who had moved to Los Angeles from New York City and now apparently spends most of his time in Miami.
Jan 1, 2018 | wehoville.comGrindr Inc launched Grindr for Equality on Jan 1st 09'.
Grindr launched Grindr for Equality in 2009, a social initiative that has fundraised for overseas LGBT awareness in countries like Egypt, Russia and Uganda.
Jan 1, 2015 | nlgjaconnect.org