Date of Birth: July 1, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Whitney Wolfe Herd is an influential American entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Bumble, a social networking app where women make the first move. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wolfe Herd’s early life was marked by an entrepreneurial spirit. She attended Southern Methodist University, where she majored in International Studies. After college, Wolfe Herd worked in various startups, including the dating app Tinder, where she served as Vice President of Marketing. However, after leaving Tinder amidst a high-profile lawsuit, she launched Bumble in 2014 with the vision of creating a safer, more empowering space for women in online dating. Bumble quickly gained traction and expanded into a multi-faceted social networking platform with Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz, allowing users to find friends and professional connections. Under Wolfe Herd’s leadership, Bumble has grown to millions of users worldwide and went public in February 2021, making her the youngest female CEO to take a company public in the United States at the age of 31.
5 Interesting Facts about Whitney Wolfe Herd
1. Whitney Wolfe Herd was named in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in 2017 and 2018.
2. She co-founded Tinder at the age of 22.
3. Bumble’s IPO made her the youngest female CEO to take a company public in the United States.
4. Wolfe Herd was instrumental in implementing Bumble’s feature that allows women to make the first move.
5. Bumble was valued at over $8 billion when it went public.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Whitney Wolfe Herd
1. “You don’t have to be a man to have a big idea.”
2. “I want to create a social network where kindness is baked in.”
3. “Women should feel empowered to take the first step in all areas of their lives.”
4. “Success is the best revenge.”
5. “Believe in the power of your voice.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of 2021, Whitney Wolfe Herd’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $1.5 billion.
Children
Whitney Wolfe Herd has one son, Bobby Lee “Bo” Herd II, born in December 2019 with her husband Michael Herd.
Relevant Links
1. [Whitney Wolfe Herd – Forbes Profile](https://www.forbes.com/profile/whitney-wolfe-herd/
4. [Whitney Wolfe Herd interview on creating Bumble](https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56029520
5. [Whitney Wolfe Herd on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-wolfe-herd-1791b417
