
TESTIMONIALS
We've had the privilege of working with some of the most well-known dating and social businesses in the world, along with best-in-class vendors that serve them.
We’re as choosy about our clients as they are about us. We've had over 130 clients since 2005. Here's some of them.












Kate Manolis
Global Head of Change Management, Match Group
"I had the pleasure of working with Mark for 4 years as he consulted for Plentyoffish. Mark is extremely knowledgeable in the dating space, and his insight, creativity and enthusiasm were very helpful to POF during its early stages. He is a pleasure to work with, and I recommend him wholeheartedly."

Ed Baker
CEO, Friend.ly (sold to Facebook)
Now CPO, Whoop
"Courtland Brooks has helped us redefine our strategy, conduct a marketing campaign, and think about PR in a different way. Mark is a high integrity individual, and it has been a pleasure working with him."

Jens Kammerer
CEO & Founder, Jaumo
"Mark has extensive knowledge of the online dating industry and is a helpful and well-connected coach. I highly recommend him. He is a pleasure to work with!"

Fred Davis
Co-founder of Wired Magazine
"Mark is the ultimate expert in the online dating and relationship field. He is not only perceptive and insightful, but he can apply his insights to help companies solve critical business problems. To top it off, he’s a fun guy, and a pleasure to do business with."

Dmitry Volkov, Ph.D
Founder, Social Discovery Group
"Mark is a wonderful person and the best expert in the online dating industry. He has been observing the industry almost from its inception. He's advised the top players and has the best network, and has a very flexible mind."

Jim Safka
CEO, Match, 2004-2007
"I always appreciated Mark when I was running Match.com"

Mike Zhang
Founder, Diet.com
"Mark is someone with great vision and an excellent network. He is driven, resourceful and of the highest personal ethics. He gets things done and is a friend you want to keep for lifetime."

Robert Chieffo
Co-founder/COO, Cupid.com
"Mark has his finger on the pulse of the online dating industry. His insights into the industry enabled him to offer many recommendations that were valuable to the growth of Cupid.com."

Chris Terrill
VP New Initiatives, Match.com
Then CEO, HomeAdvisor
"Mark is well schooled in the dating and social space and has a proven tenacity when it comes to pursuing where the trends are moving. He is entrepreneurial and the consummate connector."

Peter Christopher
CEO/Founder, Together Light
"Mark knows everyone in and everyone who ever was in the dating industry. He's the go-to-guy to find out what's Hot (or Not)."

Jaideep Sen
Founder, Minfy Global
"Mark is an expert in the dating/companionship industry. Mark is a brilliant business strategist and a master at putting people and opportunities together."

Anthony Volpe
CMO Social Discovery Ventures
"It was a sincere pleasure to work with Mark. His strategic approach, solid connections and keen KPI-oriented approach meant that his accomplishments were numerous and substantial, including creating the naming for our category, introducing us to the owners of Dating.com, a domain which we later acquired, and leading our efforts to create new service levels. Mark is a joy to work with.”