Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/07/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Whitney Wolfe
Bumble agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a cash deal valued at about $1.3 billion, priced at $6.05 per share. Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd stepped away from the chief executive role as part of the deal, and Ithaca's leaders were named to lead the company. Wolfe Herd said she will remain actively involved with Bumble.
Bumble removed its signature rule that let only women send the first message in heterosexual matches, so any user can now open a conversation. The change followed a 15 percent revenue decline reported in the second quarter of 2026. Wolfe Herd said the change was not a reversal of the company's principles or original mission.
Wolfe Herd announced on The Axios Show that Bumble would remove its core swipe feature in favor of AI-driven matchmaking. The changes were set to roll out in select markets starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company also indicated it would no longer enforce its women-make-the-first-move rule in the same way.
Bumble announced that Whitney Wolfe Herd would return as CEO in mid-March 2025 after serving as executive chair since January 2024. Lidiane Jones resigned from the CEO role for personal reasons and remained in place during the transition period.
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Bio/Wiki
| Whitney Wolfe Herd is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder, executive chair, and CEO of Bumble. | |
| She is also a co-founder of Tinder and previously served as Tinder's Vice President of Marketing. | |
| In October 2026, Bumble agreed to a take-private deal with Ithaca Holdings, and Wolfe Herd said she will remain actively involved with the company. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Light Golden Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Degree | International Studies |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Justin Mateen |
| Marriage Date | 02/09/2017 |
Family
| Father | Michael Wolfe (Property Developer) |
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| Mother | Kelly (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Danielle Wolfe |
| Spouse | Michael Herd |
Career
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| Controversy | Filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Tinder in 2014 alleging harassment from an ex-boyfriend and co-founder. The case was later settled. |
| Current Role | Founder, Executive Chair, and CEO of Bumble |
| Role Update (2026) | Returned as Bumble CEO in March 2025; as of October 2026, she was reported to remain involved with Bumble after the Ithaca Holdings take-private agreement, without a stated title |
Favourites
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| Favorite Writer | Joanna Coles |
| Favourite Destination | Mexico |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She initiated the sale of bamboo tote bags at 19 to support BP oil spill-affected areas. | |
| 2. Collaborated with stylist Patrick Aufdenkamp to establish the 'Help Us Project' non-profit. | |
| 3. The bamboo bags gained fame when celebrities like Rachel Zoe and Nicole Richie endorsed them. | |
| 4. Engaged in charity work with orphanages across Southeast Asia post-graduation. | |
| 5. Entered Hatch Labs at 22, subsequently co-founding Tinder. | |
| 6. Established Bumble in 2014 as a dating app where women take the first step. | |
| 7. Introduced Bumble BFF in 2016 and Bumble Bizz in 2017. | |
| 8. Bumble is primarily owned by the European dating platform Badoo. | |
| 9. Bumble boasts 85% female employees among 70, with exception of Andrey Andreev. | |
| 10. Tinder and Bumble rank high among popular dating applications. | |
| 11. In January 2018, Badoo was looking into a potential sale estimating the company's worth at $1.5 billion. | |
| 12. Collaborated with stylist Patrick Aufenkamp to establish the 'Help Us Project' non-profit. | |
| 13. Established Bumble in December 2014 as a dating app where women make the first move. | |
| 14. Introduced Bumble BFF in 2016 for friend-finding and Bumble Bizz in 2017 for professional networking. | |
| 15. Bumble is owned by Bumble Inc., which also operates Badoo, a European dating platform. | |
| 16. Bumble has over 700 employees in offices in Austin, London, and Moscow. | |
| 17. Bumble has over 2.5 million paying users. | |
| 18. In January 2020, Blackstone became Bumble's majority owner. | |
| 19. Tinder and Bumble rank among the world's highest-grossing dating applications. |
