Category: All LTR Videos

Grant Langston: Navigating eHarmony Milestones

Posted on January 28, 2026

LTR – Join us for an in-depth discussion with Grant Langston, the original marketing lead and former CEO of eHarmony. Grant reflects on the early days of eHarmony, the unique challenges of building and scaling one of the most renowned online dating platforms, and the pivotal moments that saved the company from bankruptcy. He also shares insights from his tenure as CEO where he navigated financial distress, legal battles, and evolving media strategies to turn eHarmony into a success story. Moving beyond eHarmony, Grant delves into his current role at Warehouse Exchange and the transformative impact of AI on business operations. This conversation provides valuable lessons on innovation, resilience, and the continuously evolving landscape of online dating.

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The December LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Mark Brooks: 17 Things I’d Love to See You Do

Posted on January 6, 2026

LTR – In this presentation, Mark Brooks presents ’17 Things I’d Love to See You Do’ for leaders in the dating and social industry, focusing on strategy, marketing, and business development. Covering topics like forming masterminds, optimizing user outcomes, hosting impactful events, and engaging with influencers, Mark shares actionable insights to enhance products, teams, and market positioning. This session emphasizes the importance of innovation, strategic partnerships, media engagement, and advocacy in navigating today’s competitive market.

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The November LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Simon Glinsky: The Brain Behind Match.com

Posted on December 30, 2025

LTR – Join us for an exclusive interview with Simon Glinsky, co-founder of Match.com, as he delves into the origins and evolution of one of the world’s first online dating platforms. Simon discusses his journey from McKinsey to Match, the initial challenges faced, and the innovative strategies that made Match.com a groundbreaking success. Learn about the first business plan, the role of technology in early online dating, and the future of AI in relationship-building from one of the key minds behind the brand.

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The November LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Mark Brooks: Industry Trends and Insights in Dating

Posted on December 11, 2025

LTR – Mark Brooks provides an overview of industry trends and growth opportunities, the story of Courtland Brooks and its consulting services, key financial results, and a deep dive into the influence of AI on the dating industry. The discussion covers AI’s potential to enhance user experience, security concerns, legislative constraints, and revealing statistics from various studies. Mark also emphasizes the importance of strategic marketing and influencer engagement to build trust within the dating community.

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The October LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Karima Ben Abdelmalek: Innovating the Future of Online Dating With Happn

Posted on December 5, 2025

LTR – Mark Brooks sits down with Karima Ben Abdelmalek, CEO and President of happn, to delve into HelloGroup’s recent acquisition of the dating app. The conversation covers the app’s unique approach to location-based services, how happn differentiates itself in the competitive dating market, and the strategic changes implemented under Karima’s leadership. They also discuss the future plans for happn, focusing on deeper localization and enhancing user experiences, and how HelloGroup’s expertise will help facilitate these goals. Karima shares insights on maintaining the app’s core identity while adapting to evolving market demands.

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The October LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Dr Justin Garcia – Exploring Modern Romance

Posted on November 14, 2025

LTR – Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Justin Garcia, Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute and Chief Scientific Advisor for Match. Dr. Garcia shares his rich background in neuroscience, biomedical anthropology, and evolutionary biology, and discusses his work on the Singles in America report. The discussion dives deep into the changing landscape of dating and relationships, examining the impact of technology, cultural shifts, and the COVID-19 pandemic on contemporary dating behaviors. Learn about the intriguing trends of ‘slow love,’ the evolving expectations of singles, and the potential role of AI in shaping the future of dating.

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The July LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Simon Newman: Vision for Safer Online Dating

Posted on November 5, 2025

LTR – Simon Newman, CEO of the Online Dating and Discovery Association (ODDA), delivers an insightful presentation on the current landscape of online dating and social discovery platforms. He discusses the organization’s mission, which includes improving industry reputation, supporting startups, and advocating for fair legislation globally. Key topics covered include romance fraud prevention, age verification regulations, and the legislative impacts on the dating industry in the UK, US, Europe, and Australia. Simon highlights ODDA’s campaigns against big tech dominance and payment system challenges, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among industry players to enhance trust and safety standards.

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The June LTR was kindly sponsored by Courtland Brooks

Liam McGregor – The Success Story of Marriage Pact

Posted on October 28, 2025

LTR – Liam McGregor, founder and CEO of Marriage Pact, joins Mark Brooks for an insightful conversation about the innovative matching platform that has revolutionized dating on college campuses. With over 628,000 participants across 110 colleges, Liam discusses his journey from building a LIDAR system for self-driving cars to creating an influential dating service. They delve into the academic roots of Marriage Pact, the unique matching philosophy, and the surprising outcomes, such as couples meeting, dating, and even getting married. Liam also shares plans for expanding the platform beyond colleges with Matchbox.

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The June LTR was kindly sponsored by Dating Through Curiosity and Courtland Brooks

Maria Avgitidis Pyrgiotakis – Revealing Secrets of the Matchmaking World

Posted on July 30, 2025

LTR – Join us in a conversation with Maria Avgitidis Pyrgiotakis, the renowned fourth-generation matchmaker, CEO of Agape Match, and host of the Ask a Matchmaker podcast. Maria delves into her 16-year journey as a top-flight matchmaker in New York and her family’s rich history in the matchmaking tradition. She discusses her newly released book ‘Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love.’ Maria shares her unique perspectives on modern dating, the role of family in matchmaking, the impact of technology and dating apps, and how the matchmaking industry can bridge gaps in today’s society.

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The May LTR was kindly sponsored by Dating Through Curiosity and Courtland Brooks

Dr Limor Gottlieb and Tim Ash – a Fireside Chat on Primal Dating

Posted on July 23, 2025

LTR – Join evolutionary psychology experts, Dr. Limor Gottlieb and Tim Ash, an international keynote speaker and expert in evolutionary psychology, for an engaging discussion about their upcoming book, Primal Dating: The Unflinching Evolutionary Psychology Guide to Modern Relationships. In this interview, they explore the underlying instincts that shape dating dynamics, infidelity, and partner selection. They also discuss the impact of dating apps on modern romance, the differences between male and female mating strategies, and the concept of sexual marketplace value.

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The May LTR was kindly sponsored by Dating Through Curiosity and Courtland Brooks