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Most Innovative Companies

Grindr is more than just a hookup app

May 15, 2025
01:05:27

On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the latest consumer price index report, the deal between China and the United States to pause tariffs for 90 days, and Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs.


Next, Yasmin and Josh speak with Platformer’s Casey Newton about Grindr and how the dating app has expanded its business into telemedicine services.


Finally, Yasmin interviews Amber Venz Box, the cofounder and president of the social commerce platform LTK (LikeToKnow), about how the company is handling major shifts in social media and where AI fits in.


For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news


To read Casey Newton’s article about Grindr:https://www.fastcompany.com/91328918/grindr-ceo-george-arison-interview-ai-wingman


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