Writing by Colin Hodge

The Bang With Friends Story: Under The Covers

The Bang With Friends Story: Under The Covers

You know you’ve created a cultural phenomenon when the nation’s largest college Christian group declares your creation “the evilest app…
Creating the “Perfect” Dating Profile Pics (Part 1)

Creating the “Perfect” Dating Profile Pics (Part 1)

You know how the profiles you see on dating apps tend to repeat many of the same cliche photos &…
Staying Sane & Productive at Home

Staying Sane & Productive at Home

Are you gradually finding yourself grouchier than your younger self? Struggling to be happy and productive working from home? Try The…
Announcing FREE Growth Workshops in Brazil!

Announcing FREE Growth Workshops in Brazil!

We are entrepreneurs and startup growth consultants who have led growth for startups responsible for over 60m users, and we’re…
Lessons Learned Working In Asia And Beyond

Lessons Learned Working In Asia And Beyond

It is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my departure as Chief Growth Officer at M17 and as LiveAF…
Do You Speak App-enese?

Do You Speak App-enese?

Ever feel like men and women speak different languages? Are you frustrated trying to understand the chat-speak used in dating…
How To Live A Happy & Productive Life, From The CEO Of Down, Inc.

How To Live A Happy & Productive Life, From The CEO Of Down, Inc.

My good friend Megan recently turned 31 and collected some bits of wisdom from her friends. Here’s my homework —…
Just The Tips: 3 Steps To A Successful Hookup

Just The Tips: 3 Steps To A Successful Hookup

After hearing from many of Down’s users and having some escapades of my own, here are the 3 simple steps to…
I Tried The ’36 Questions To Fall In Love’ And … I’m Getting married!

I Tried The ’36 Questions To Fall In Love’ And … I’m Getting married!

Perhaps you’ve seen this click-bait article by now — Mandy Len Catron’s NY Times article To Fall in Love With Anyone,…