Grindr's Chief Product Officer, AJ Balance, discusses the company's significant investment in AI, with 70% of its code now being checked via AI tools like Claude Code, OpenAI, and GitHub Copilot. This shift is changing the role of software engineers, moving them towards more code review and agent coordination. The company is also testing a premium "Edge" subscription tier at high price points, justifying the cost based on the value it delivers to users seeking enhanced connections. Balance also addressed concerns about ad density and subscription fatigue, outlining plans for ad format improvements and a focus on maintaining a positive free user experience.
An interview with Ricardo Claudino, owner of Embassy Niche Perfumery in Lisbon, Portugal, discussing the boutique's origins, curation philosophy, customer base, and recent award. The article details the growing niche perfume market in Portugal and Embassy's approach to showcasing unique fragrances.
