EPISODE 153: Amanda Wilson and David Epstein Interview. Amanda Wilson and David Epstein are the co-founders of #open, a dating app that creates a welcoming community for ethically non-monogamous, kinky, and other alternative relationships. Amanda has a degree in political science, and understands how making empowered choices changes the way that humans connect. David focused for over twenty years on creating and growing internet companies, focusing on data privacy and online security. After meeting on a dating platform (after many frustrating experiences), they compared notes and realized that they could create a better dating app that prioritizes authenticity, transparency, and security!