Ashley Madison

Quick recap Ashley Madison
William and Paul discussed the podcast "People on Dating" and the historical background of Ashley Madison, a website that facilitates extramarital affairs. Paul, the Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, shared his journey with the company and clarified that deleting a profile on the site is now free and automatic upon request. The conversation ended with Paul discussing the origins and business model of Ashley Madison, and William expressing interest in the service.
Next steps
Ashley Madison team to continue developing products and features for disclosed non-monogamous relationships.
Paul to continue traveling and educating people about what's happening behind the scenes at Ashley Madison.
Ashley Madison team to maintain and potentially enhance discretion features for users.
Ashley Madison team to monitor and potentially expand into new markets, considering cultural differences in attitudes towards infidelity.
Paul to handle media inquiries through media@ashleymadison.com.
Summary
Paul's Journey With Ashley Madison
William and Paul discussed the podcast "People on Dating" where they explore the ups and downs of dating. Paul, the Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, joined the podcast as a guest. He shared his journey of becoming the Chief Strategy Officer for Ashley Madison, a dating site catering to a unique audience. Paul has been with the company for 10 years and acknowledged the challenges faced by the company in 2015.

Ashley Madison's Growth and Profile Deletion Policy
Paul and William discussed the historical background of Ashley Madison, a website that facilitates extramarital affairs. Paul explained that the website was founded in 2002 to provide a platform for married individuals who wanted to engage in affairs without the risks associated with traditional secrecy. Despite criticism and controversies, Ashley Madison has grown significantly, with over 90 million members worldwide. Paul clarified that deleting a profile on the site is now free and automatic upon request. He also stated that the website no longer offers paid services for deleting profiles, as it did in the past.

Affair Platform for Married Individuals
Paul Keable discusses the origins and business model of Ashley Madison, an online platform for married individuals seeking affairs. He explains that the site aims to provide a discreet space for people in sexless or unfulfilling marriages to meet others in similar situations. Keable highlights research showing that women often use the site due to lack of sexual satisfaction in their marriages, while men seek emotional validation. He also mentions that the site has expanded globally and is now catering to people in open relationships or practicing polyamory. Despite facing criticism and pushback, Keable argues that the service provides a safer alternative for those who would seek affairs anyway.

Exploring Ashley Madison and Contact Info
In the meeting, William expressed interest in Ashley Madison due to Paul's explanation of its benefits. William thanked Paul for the discussion and encouraged him to promote his work. Paul then shared his email for those who wanted to get in contact with him and provided information on how to sign up for Ashley Madison.