How I Built This with Guy Raz Hinge: Justin McLeod (2021)
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May 8, 2023 
Justin McLeod, the Founder and CEO of Hinge, shares his remarkable journey from heartbreak to entrepreneurship. He reveals how personal experiences influenced the app's evolution into a space for meaningful connections. In discussing the challenges of launching within a saturated market, he reflects on pivotal shifts, user engagement strategies, and the impact of the pandemic on dating dynamics. McLeod’s heartfelt anecdotes and insights highlight the quest for authenticity in a digital dating world, underscoring Hinge's mission of being 'designed to be deleted.'
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Early Heartbreak
- Justin McLeod was heartbroken in 7th grade when his girlfriend of 3 years dumped him.
- This trauma made him determined to be cool in high school, leading to partying and troublemaking.
High School Transformation
- In high school, Justin embraced partying, earning detentions and idolizing a senior partier.
- He aimed to balance overachieving academics with a rebellious social life.
College and Rehab
- Justin's partying escalated in college, leading to a realization he had a problem with substances.
- He spent his first summer after freshman year in rehab.