Admired American entrepreneur, Whitney Wolfe Herd is best known as the Founder and CEO of the female-focused dating app, Bumble Inc. Previously fulfilling the role of Vice President of Marketing for Tinder, she gained valuable knowledge from this position that she was able to implement into her own company. Named one of Business Insiders’ 30 Most Important Women Under 30 in Tech, Whitney is respected for the career she has created for herself and is now looking to share her journey with audiences worldwide.
Having developed an entrepreneurial mindset from a young age, Whitney created her first business, the Help Us Project, at the age of 20. With the help of celebrity stylist Patrick Aufenkamp, the business received national press after multiple celebrities were spotted with her products in the media. With a few years of industry experience, she joined the start-up Cardify, before joining the development team at Tinder Inc. Recognised for her career dedication, she secured the profound role of Vice President and Co-Founder of Tinder Inc in 2012.
Determined to gain success within the industry, Whitney moved to the US in 2014 and became the Founder and CEO of Bumble Inc. Gaining great success within the first few years of creating the company, her app received over 15 million conversations and 1 million matches within the first year and by 2017, there were over 22 million registers users on the platform. As the world's youngest self-made female billionaire, Whitney is highly respected for her driven mindset.
Having developed one of the most popular dating apps in the US, Whitney Wolfe Herd is now greatly sought-after for speaking events, ranging from after-dinner speeches to corporate events. As an expert in her field, her knowledge and experience are valuable to a large audience base across the world. When looking to hire a passionate speaker who is ready to share her career journey at speaking events, look no further than Whitney.
