Whitney Wolfe Herd

#959: Join us as we sit down with Whitney Wolfe Herd – Founder & CEO, Bumble Inc., a women-first relationship platform committed to fostering healthy relationships across dating, friendship, and community. Whitney launched Bumble to challenge outdated norms in dating and empower women to make the first move, making history as the youngest woman to take a company public in the US. In this episode, Whitney pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a category-defining company – from the relentless hustle and high-stakes pressure to navigating entrepreneurial burnout and redefining success on her own terms. She shares the wellness rituals that keep her grounded, how motherhood transformed her leadership, and what it really takes to build something impactful. Plus, she dives into the future of modern dating – and how Bumble is leveraging AI to create more intentional and meaningful human connections. To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com To connect with Whitney Wolfe Herd click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. To learn more about Whitney Wolfe Herd and all she is building, visit http://Bumble.com . <p

Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and former CEO of Bumble, the dating and social app that put women in control of initiating conversations and went public with her as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire CEO at IPO. Her episode on Inflection Moments follows how a 20-something co-founder leaves Tinder amid a very public harassment and discrimination lawsuit, gets written off by much of the industry, and then uses that same experience as the fuel to build a new kind of relationship platform centered on safety, respect, and female agency.​Wolfe Herd’s story runs from campus entrepreneurship at SMU, to the rocketship (and chaos) of Tinder’s growth, to the psychological toll of becoming a target online, and then the decision to re-enter the same category on her own terms. With early backing from Andrey Andreev and a small team, she positions Bumble not just as a dating app, but as an evolving ecosystem that treats product, brand, and community as one continuous trust-building surface.​Wolfe Herd's story is worth studying because it’s a masterclass in turning reputational crisis into brand clarity, in using product mechanics (women message first) as a cultural statement, and in scaling a mission-driven company in a brutally competitive, commoditized market. For founders, you’ll take away how to build around a sharp, values-loaded differentiation, how to weave lived experience into product decisions, and how to keep expanding the surface area of a brand without losing its core promise. For investors, Wolfe Herd’s path forces a deeper look at backing founders whose “edge” comes from uncomfortable personal history, and at how brand, positioning, and trust can be just as defensible as pure technology.Chapters( 00:00 ) Introduction( 04:18 ) Inflection Point #1: The Abusive Relationship( 10:25 ) Inflection Point #2: Co-Founding Tinder( 17:01 ) Inflection Point #3: The Breakdown that Becomes a Breakthrough( 23:57 ) Inflection Point #4: The Controversial Partnership( 27:13 ) Inflection Point #5: Going Public With a Baby on Her Hip( 31:36 ) Common Threads( 35:13 ) Closing ThoughtsConnectFollow our channels below if you're interested in insights, ideas, and lessons from the greatest entrepreneurs in history:Newsletter: www.inflectionmoments.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-franklin8456/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aqoOm5... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: @InflectionMomentsIf you're enjoying the episodes, make sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode.

What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of platonic love. They also debate whether or not you have to learn to love yourself before loving someone else, and imagine a world in which AI agents vet potential partners before a first date. Follow Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ ) Guest: Whitney Wolfe Herd (Instagram: @whitney ) Links bumble.com Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of platonic love. They also debate whether or not you have to learn to love yourself before loving someone else, and imagine a world in which AI agents vet potential partners before a first date. Follow Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ ) Guest: Whitney Wolfe Herd (Instagram: @whitney ) Links bumble.com Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard . Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of platonic love. They also debate whether or not you have to learn to love yourself before loving someone else, and imagine a world in which AI agents vet potential partners before a first date. Follow Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ ) Guest: Whitney Wolfe Herd (Instagram: @whitney ) Links bumble.com Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este epiosiodo de Lecciones de CEOs, nos sumergimos en la inspiradora trayectoria de Whitney Wolfe Herd , la mente brillante detrás de Bumble . Descubre cómo esta visionaria no solo construyó un imperio de 1.6 mil millones de dólares, sino que revolucionó las relaciones en línea al poner a las mujeres en primer lugar . Desde sus desafiantes inicios tras su salida de Tinder, Whitney transformó el rechazo personal en un catalizador para la innovación. Exploraremos cómo su visión audaz cambió la industria y cómo, a sus 31 años, se convirtió en la CEO femenina más joven en sacar una empresa a bolsa en la historia de Estados Unidos. Este episodio desglosa diez principios fundamentales del enfoque de Whitney Wolfe Herd hacia la vida y los negocios

Whitney Wolfe Herd is best known for creating the dating app, Bumble. She also happens to be Meghan’s close friend. They chat about the pressures of launching a business and what it’s like doing it in the public eye. Plus, Whitney explains her decision to return as CEO of Bumble – and what she plans to change now that she’s back. Follow Meghan @Meghan and Whitney Wolfe Herd @Whitney on Instagram. Stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X , Facebook , and Instagram . For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors . Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Main Theme: “Crabbuckit” words and music by Kevin Deron Brereton (c) Universal Songs of Polygram Int., Inc. on behalf of Universal Music Publishing Canada (BMI) / 100% interest for the Territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Video Available on YouTube @JamieKernLimaOfficial . Are You Ready to believe in YOU?🙌 jamiekernlima.com 👈 Sign up for my FREE Inspirational Newsletter here and you’ll ALSO get special prompt questions to help you grow in your self-worth-building that pair with each episode!🩷 Make sure to click the “Follow” button for the show on your favorite podcast app, so you’ll be the first to get each episode! ____ I’m so glad you’re here for this incredible part 3 episode with Founder and CEO of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd, who shares stories and insights she’s never shared before, and she’s sharing them today, right here with you! If you’re ready feel more connected and alive and get tips, tools and insights on how to raise your vibration to get what you want and truly create your best life, this episode is going to change your life today! And whether you're joining me today for yourself or because someone that you love shared this episode with you, I want to welcome you to the Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast family. And remember this episode is not just for you and me. Please share it with every single person that you know because it can change their life too. Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, a platform for dating, friendship, business, mentoring, and connection, launched in 2014. She’s also a co-founder of Tinder and has been named to nearly every major success list—from Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women to the Time 100. Whitney is a profoundly deep, fascinating, and brilliant woman, a wife, a mama to two beautiful boys—and my dear friend. I’m so excited for you, me, and Whitney to experience this life-changing episode together! Episode Reflection Questions for YOU: Jamie writes prompt questions each episode to spark revelations in your self-worth journey and help you apply the tools and lessons from each episode into your real life right now. Please make sure you’re signed up for Jamie’s free inspirational newsletter jamiekernlima.com 👈 Get my new book WORTHY plus FREE Bonus gifts including a 95+ page Worthy Workbook and more at WorthyBook.com For more resources related to today’s episode, click here https://jamiekernlima.com/show/ for the podcast episode page. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The Jamie Kern Lima Show 05:15 How to Make the First Move, in Love, Friendship & Mentorship 8:45 D*ck Pics and Unsolicited Lewd Pics 13:00 Keys to Making Friends as an Adult 17:07 What People Most Get Wrong, When Looking For Love Online 19:54 Keys to Finding a Mentor & What People Get Wrong About Mentorship 22:40 “I’m not a big executive coach gal; it’s not for me.” Whitney Shares Modalities of Therapy and Healing that Work For Her 23:30 Whitneys Exact Meditation Practice and How to Do It 29:55 What Whitney is Manifesting in her Life Right Now 34:40 Whitney Reveals her Vision for the Future of Bumble “we need to learn to love, love, again.” 37:00 Self-Love and Believing You Are Enough & Why We’re Attracted to People Who Hurt Us 40:15 When You think Something is the End, It Just Might Be the Beginning! It’s such an honor to share this podcast together with you. And please note: I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Click<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqrgX9IsnsowAhtpo28vdA?sub_confirmation=1

Full Video Available on YouTube @JamieKernLimaOfficial . Are You Ready to believe in YOU?🙌 jamiekernlima.com 👈 Sign up for my FREE Inspirational Newsletter here and you’ll ALSO get special prompt questions to help you grow in your self-worth-building that pair with each episode!🩷 Make sure to click the “Follow” button for the show on your favorite podcast app, so you’ll be the first to get each episode! ____ I’m so glad you’re here for this incredible part 2 episode with Founder and CEO of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd, who shares stories and insights she’s never shared before, and she’s sharing them today, right here with you! If you’re ready get unstuck and start to manifest new and meaningful friends, mentors and relationships in your life , even if some of them haven’t worked out so well in the past, this episode is going to change your life today! And whether you're joining me today for yourself or because someone that you love shared this episode with you, I want to welcome you to the Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast family. And remember this episode is not just for you and me. Please share it with every single person that you know because it can change their life too. Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, a platform for dating, friendship, business, mentoring, and connection, launched in 2014. She’s also a co-founder of Tinder and has been named to nearly every major success list—from Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women to the Time 100. Whitney is a profoundly deep, fascinating, and brilliant woman, a wife, a mama to two beautiful boys—and my dear friend. I’m so excited for you, me, and Whitney to experience this life-changing episode together! Episode Reflection Questions for YOU: Jamie writes prompt questions each episode to spark revelations in your self-worth journey and help you apply the tools and lessons from each episode into your real life right now. Please make sure you’re signed up for Jamie’s free inspirational newsletter jamiekernlima.com 👈 Get my new book WORTHY plus FREE Bonus gifts including a 95+ page Worthy Workbook and more at WorthyBook.com . For more resources related to today’s episode, click here https://jamiekernlima.com/show/ for the podcast episode page. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to The Jamie Kern Lima Show 6:11 Turning Pain into Purpose, One Idea Can Change the World 7:20 Divine Intervention 9:30 Whitney Almost Dies in the Hospital with Help Syndrome, Has a Divine Moment 13:15 We are All Connected, Whitney Moves Jamie to Tears “I am crying my lashes off.” 14:14 “Your Worst Days Can Be Cracks of Light” 18:51 Whitney Takes Bumble Public, Becomes Youngest Female Billionaire, Celebrated Everywhere, BUT says It was One of the WORST Days of her life “I went home and cried!” “I was a wreck.” 20:20 Don’t Take a Time Out, Take a Time In 24:00 The Entire Meaning of Life is Love 25:40 How Whitney Overcame Imposter Syndrome “I was riddled with it.” 26:40 This Last Year When Bumble Stock Crashed “I stopped getting invited to the cool conferences.” 30:06 “I was irrelevant” Whitney on How People Changed How they Treated Her, When Bumble Wasn’t Performing Well Financially. “Many a Tears Were Cried.” “It Gutted Me.” 32:00 Everyone is On a Frequency 33:00 “You Can’t Hurt My Feelings Anymore” “I Went Through an Ego Death” “You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore” 34:30 Whitney comes out of 2 days crying, with a FREEDOM “It’s kind of embarrassing to admit to all this.”

Whitney Wolfe Herd es una de las emprendedoras más influyentes en el mundo de la tecnología. Fundadora y CEO de Bumble, logró transformar la industria de las aplicaciones de citas con un enfoque innovador, donde las mujeres tienen el control de la conversación. Su historia está marcada por desafíos, aprendizajes y un fuerte compromiso con la equidad de género en el ámbito digital. En este artículo, exploraremos la vida y carrera de Whitney Wolfe Herd, desde sus inicios hasta la creación de Bumble, una de las apps de citas más exitosas del mundo. ¿Quién es Whitney Wolfe Herd? Whitney Wolfe Herd es una empresaria y ejecutiva tecnológica estadounidense, conocida por ser la fundadora y CEO de Bumble Inc., la empresa matriz de Bumble, una aplicación de citas que pone a las mujeres en el centro de la conversación. Además, fue cofundadora de Tinder, pero tras su salida de la empresa por controversias internas, decidió crear su propia plataforma con un modelo de empoderamiento femenino. Biografía de Whitney Wolfe Herd Infancia y Educación

On this episode of Coder Caffeine we talk Aussie iced lattes from Salt Lake City, Utah, decode an inspirational quote from Whitney Wolfe Heard, and provide a quick mental framework to shift from a mindset that being underestimated is a weakness, to realizing it's a silent strength. You'll also hear a powerful Mantra brought to you with a vast amount of mocha coffee based enthusiasm to power your day - all because we want you to embrace the unfair advantage of being underestimated to give you the fuel and freedom to succeed - just like Whitney Wolfe Heard! Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, faced a major challenge when she left Tinder, a company she co-founded, after experiencing harassment and discrimination. With a newfound determination, she overcame the obstacles of self-doubt and industry skepticism to launch Bumble, a dating app that empowers women to make the first move. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including a lawsuit from Tinder, Whitney persevered and innovated, expanding Bumble into a global phenomenon with millions of users. In a triumphant moment, Bumble went public in 2021, making Whitney the youngest female CEO to take a company public, cementing her status as a trailblazing entrepreneur and a beacon of hope for women in tech Creds Community! Remember to harness the power of the underdog, turn dismissive doubts into your driving force, and always keep coding! Episode Notes on Whitney Wolfe Heard -Hometown is Salt Lake City, Utah. -Studied abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. -Worked at Maguire Capital Partners in New York City -Co-founded Tinder in Los Angeles, California -Bumble's headquarters are located in Austin, Texas -She attended college at Southern Methodist University's campus in San Antonio, Texas Episode Cafe Shout-outs -Sugar House Coffee: 2011 S. 1100 E, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 -Cherrywood Coffeehouse: 1400 E 38th ½ St. Austin, Texas 78722

You may know today’s guest, Whitney Wolfe Herd, as the youngest woman to take a company public, but before that, I’ve known her as my friend and peer from college at SMU. So today, while we certainly dig into the business side of things, I wanted to focus on topics that you haven’t heard Whitney answer yet. Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and executive chair of Bumble, Inc., an online dating and networking app that changed the way people date, creating meaningful relationships & networks with women making the first move. Whitney and I discussed the important qualities of a successful entrepreneur, her genius marketing campaigns, what it was like to IPO, and how it feels to have Lily James play her in a movie. We also chat about how to find a healthy balance between the many facets of life, especially with a demanding professional life. Lastly, Whitney answers some fun questions from you, the audience! WE DISCUSS: - ( 4:34 ): Amber asks, “Did you think that you were always going to be an entrepreneur?” - ( 12:28 ): Amber asks about the strategies Whitney used to get her app in front of people. - ( 20:10 ): Amber asks about Whitney’s experiences scaling Bumble and delegating the work. - ( 33:33 ): Amber asks Whitney what work-life balance means to her. - ( 45:27 ): Amber asks Whitney her thoughts on the new movie coming out about her. LTK for Creators LTK for Brands Learn more about More To Say Watch on YouTube Shop Amber's LTK Follow Amber on Instagram Connect with Amber on LinkedIn Follow Whitney on Instagram Follow Bumble on Instagram Download the Bumble app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.