How I Built This with Guy Raz How I Built Resilience: Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumble
Sep 19, 2020
Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, shares insights on revolutionizing dating by empowering women to make the first move. She discusses the surprising rise of video calls during the pandemic, transforming how people connect. Whitney highlights the challenges of balancing motherhood while leading a tech company and emphasizes the importance of resilience through adversity. With innovative safety features and a growing focus on meaningful connections, Bumble aims to foster deeper relationships in an ever-evolving world.
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Whitney's Baby
- Whitney Wolfe Herd gave birth shortly before the pandemic.
- She views this as a silver lining, allowing her to spend more time with her baby.
Global Togetherness
- The pandemic created a shared global struggle.
- This togetherness offers comfort despite the isolating nature of the situation.
Bumble's Key Feature
- Bumble allows women to initiate conversations in heterosexual matches.
- This promotes equality and empowers women in the dating scene.