Whitney Wolfe Herd

About

Whitney Wolfe Herd is a prominent American entrepreneur, best known as the founder, executive chair, and former CEO of Bumble, a leading online dating platform. Born on July 1, 1989, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she pursued a degree in International Studies from Southern Methodist University. Her entrepreneurial journey began early, with ventures like the "Help Us Project" during college. Wolfe Herd co-founded Tinder in 2012, serving as its Vice President of Marketing before leaving in 2014. Wolfe Herd launched Bumble in 2014, revolutionizing online dating by empowering women to make the first move. She took Bumble public in 2021, becoming the youngest woman to lead a company through an IPO in the U.S. Wolfe Herd is recognized for her advocacy of gender equality and has been named among Time's 100 Most Influential People. Her legacy extends beyond Bumble, inspiring a generation of entrepreneurs with her commitment to creating a more inclusive and respectful digital environment.