

Bumble’s CEO on the Multi-Billion Dollar Business of Love
Sep 1, 2023
Bumble's CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd discusses creating a safer space for women to date online and the potential impact of AI on online dating. They explore modern dating terms, the challenges of being a public company and a mom, the origin of Bumble and the need to change the treatment of women in relationships. Bumble's standalone friend finding product, global expansion plans, and the impact of dating apps on deep connections and settling are also discussed. The complexity of implementing a shared database of red flags and the pandemic's impact on dating are explored. The importance of integrating ethics and safety into products is emphasized.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Dating Terms and Challenges of Being a Public Company
02:22 • 2min
The Origins of Bumble and the Broken Internet
04:50 • 17min
Success of Bumble's Standalone Friend Finding Product and Global Expansion Plans
22:02 • 3min
The Impact of Dating Apps on Deep Connections and Settling
25:14 • 17min
The Complexity of Implementing a Shared Database of Red Flags and the Impact of the Pandemic on Dating
42:06 • 3min
Integrating Ethics and Safety into Products and the Business of Love
44:52 • 4min