Whitney Herd

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bumble

Search every verified Whitney Herd interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO of Bumble, said in a July 2026 interview that she was "literally broken" during the period after leaving Tinder, describing the media coverage as a "dark, toxic moment" in which she felt "so alone." She stated that prior to the #MeToo movement, she felt unsupported as a woman speaking out. Wolfe Herd has also discussed Bumble's strategic shift, announcing in 2026 that the company is "ending the swipe" for its product, which she described as "revolutionary for the category." She said the company is planning to roll out a group dating feature by early 2027. Wolfe Herd has emphasized a focus on quality over quantity, stating that the company has "intentionally said goodbye to" some low-quality paying users. She has also partnered with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on research into the science of love, which she said is being integrated into Bumble's algorithms. Wolfe Herd expressed that she does not see Bumble as a job but as a "labor of love," and said she will remain CEO as long as she is the best person for the role.