George Arison, CEO of Grindr and former founder of Shift, shares the wild ride of Grindr's ownership changes and its explosive growth. He reveals how the app shifted from a hookup platform to a vital community resource, driving $300M in revenue with zero marketing costs. Arison discusses the lean operations that enable a remarkable 40% EBITDA margin and critiques common startup management pitfalls. He also touches on balancing personal experiences in leadership and the potential of AI to enhance user experiences.

George Arison, CEO of Grindr, discusses the app's growth beyond dating, including social networking and platform engagement. He highlights Grindr's unique business value, challenges faced during the pandemic, and strategies for post-pandemic work dynamics and investor day preparations.

CEO of Grindr, George Arison, discusses surrogacy, raising twiblings, and navigating fatherhood as a gay man. Topics include his Soviet upbringing, challenges of gay parenting, preparing kids for different family structures, and the importance of books in parenting.

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