I met LGBTQ+ dating app Taimi’s team at Web Summit, where I interviewed their CEO on stage about the future of dating and sex tech. We ended up getting into the safeguarding responsibilities B2C companies have towards their users.

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December 1, 2023
How to safeguard your customers
LGBTQ+ dating app Taimi’s cofounder and COO Jake Vygnan shares his tips
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