The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Bumble Founder: World’s Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire: Whitney Wolfe Herd
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Nov 14, 2022 
In this engaging discussion, Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO of Bumble and the first self-made female billionaire, shares her journey after leaving Tinder. She opens up about the injustices that inspired her to create a dating app that empowers women. Whitney emphasizes the importance of authenticity and often shares her struggles with anxiety with her team. She reflects on the loneliness that can accompany success and advocates for a leadership style rooted in empathy and vulnerability, urging others to embrace their true selves.
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Chance Encounter
- Whitney Wolfe Herd's career began unexpectedly at a dinner in Los Angeles.
- A chance encounter with the general manager of an incubator led to a marketing job, which ultimately paved the way for Tinder's launch.
Embrace Opportunities
- Take advantage of opportunities, even if they don't seem perfect at first.
- View seemingly insignificant opportunities as potential stepping stones to something bigger.
Tinder Launch
- Whitney Wolfe Herd leveraged her college connections to launch Tinder.
- She strategically targeted sororities and fraternities, using her insider status to gain access and promote the app.