Cindy Gallop: Why and How I Started a Sex Tech Start-Up
Description
Cindy Gallop is the Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn, a sextech start-up that is changing the way we consume adult content.
Prior to Make Love Not Porn, she had a two decade career in advertising and marketing.
Cindy’s been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Marie Claire, The Guardian, among others.
In addition, she’s worked with brands like Calvin Klein, Facebook, L’Oréal, Twitter, and Virgin.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
1. Why Cindy decided to create Make Love Not Porn (MLNP)
2. Who is the typical MLNP member and content creator
3. How MLNP prioritizes safety and trust with it’s members and creators
4. How MLNP is different from other adult content platforms like Only Fans
5. The challenges of building a sextech start-up
6. How MLNP has empowered content creators and members globally
7. Why cultural attitudes towards sex and adult content need to change
BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
1. Cindy on Twitter and Instagram
2. Cindy’s Ted Talk
3. Make Love Not Porn
4. The New York Times Article on Only Fans
5. The Information Article on Only Fans
And finally, we are running a COMPETITION! All you need to do is to review the show on your podcast provider and send a screenshot of the review to karen@musedmondays.com. The best review will win a luxury scented candle!
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