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New Bumble CEO Wants to Personalize Subscriptions to Reach Gen Z Singles
Subscription Commerce // November 08, 2023

In an effort to get Generation Z consumers paying for its dating app, Bumble is rolling out subscription plans that are shorter-term and more personalized. On a call with analysts Tuesday (Nov. 7) discussing its third-quarter 2023 financial results, Whitney Wolfe Herd, the company’s founder and...

Bumble Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd Hands Reins to Slack CEO Lidiane Jones
Personnel // November 06, 2023

Female-focused dating app Bumble has named a new chief executive officer. Lidiane Jones, currently the CEO of Slack, will take the job at Bumble at the start of next year, the company announced in a Monday (Nov. 6) press release. Jones will succeed Whitney Wolfe...

Bumble CEO Says AI Can Help Foster Meaningful Connections
Artificial Intelligence // August 31, 2023

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of dating app Bumble, said artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the dating landscape and address the loneliness epidemic in America. Many single adults in the United States struggle with dating due to a lack of flirting...

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New Bumble CEO Wants to Personalize Subscriptions to Reach Gen Z Singles

November 08, 2023
In an effort to get Generation Z consumers paying for its dating app, Bumble is rolling out subscription plans that are shorter-term and more personalized. On a call with analysts Tuesday (Nov. 7) discussing its third-quarter 2023 financial results, Whitney Wolfe Herd, the company’s founder and CEO (who will soon transition to executive chair) noted that […]

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Bumble Debuts AI-Powered Conversation Starters and Plans for Friends

December 04, 2023
In a digital age where making meaningful connections can be challenging, Bumble For Friends is making it easier for people to connect and make friends online. With the introduction of two updates on Monday (Dec. 4) — AI-powered conversation starters and Plans — Bumble For Friends enhances the user experience and fosters deeper connections, according to […]

Bumble Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd Hands Reins to Slack CEO Lidiane Jones

November 06, 2023
Female-focused dating app Bumble has named a new chief executive officer. Lidiane Jones, currently the CEO of Slack, will take the job at Bumble at the start of next year,...

Bumble CEO Says AI Can Help Foster Meaningful Connections

August 31, 2023
Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of dating app Bumble, said artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the dating landscape and address the loneliness epidemic in America. Many...