Hinge's founder delayed starting a job at McKinsey after college and invested his $12,000 signing bonus into his dating website

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Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of Hinge.

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People say they're deleting their dating apps, citing terrible experiences and 'oversaturation' on platforms like Hinge and Raya

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More and more TikTokers say they're deleting dating apps in 2024.

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People are burning out on dating apps for two reasons, Hinge CEO says

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Dating app fatigue is real, Hinge's CEO admits. But for its part, Hinge is trying to change that through new AI features.

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Sending this kind of message can boost your chances of landing a date by more than 40%, Hinge CEO says

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Hinge CEO Justin McLeod says that using your voice can help you be more successful on Hinge.

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Tinder's $500 a Month Membership Tier Has Me Embracing Loneliness

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Tinder isn’t the best at reading the room or taking a hint.

Heck no to hookups: Why college students are staying away from dating apps

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The majority of college students aren't using dating apps — with many preferring to meet potential partners in person.

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College Students Dump Dating Apps as Bumble CEO Steps Down

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Young people are breaking up with dating apps, according to a new poll from Axios, showing that 79% of college students don’t use any dating apps.

Your mom can now recommend matches for you on Tinder

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Tinder's new matchmaker feature lets your friends and family play Cupid for you on the app, but don't worry, they won't be able to message anyone on your behalf.

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Tinder Thinks Some of You Are Horny Enough to Pay $500 Every Month

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Having trouble finding the love of your life on Tinder? Don’t dig deep and work on yourself, just fork over $500 every month to the platform to find your soul mate.

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‘I Was Shadowbanned:’ How Hinge's Algorithm Decides Who You Date

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Last year, a friend came to me with a strange tech problem. “The algorithm is screwing me over,” he said, peering over a drink at a bar in Manhattan’s East Village. Anthony, a 31-year old engineer who asked to withhold his real name, had been on the dating app Hinge for five years. He said he always had a hard time…

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