On Point | Podcast Swipe left: Why dating today stinks
Aug 21, 2025
Whitney Wolf Hurd, the founder of Bumble and co-founder of Tinder, teams up with Adam Cohen-Azladi, CEO of Three Day Rule, to dive into the pitfalls of modern dating. They discuss the burnout from endless swiping and the struggle for authentic connections. The conversation highlights the need for dating apps to evolve towards authenticity and meaningful interactions. They explore innovative solutions like group activities to foster real-life romance and the potential of AI in matchmaking to enhance the dating experience.
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Technology Amplified Dating's Flaws
- Dating apps increased choice but removed human context, turning people into quick judgments based on photos.
- Whitney Wolf-Hurd plans to refocus Bumble on compatibility, values, safety, and quality to restore meaningful connections.
Listeners' App Frustrations
- Listeners reported profiles lacking detail and messages often ignored, creating demoralizing experiences.
- Whitney acknowledges those complaints and promises product changes to surface more authentic expression.
Simplicity Hid Important Context
- Removing long profile forms made apps casual and fun but stripped contextual detail needed for good matches.
- Bumble aims to reintroduce chemistry and compatibility signals without reverting to lengthy questionnaires.