“Bumble gives men a chance to take a step back and not be the macho aggressor that they may not want to be but were socialized to be. We think it makes for a better and more peaceful environment for everyone.”

Whitney Wolfe Herd is an American entrepreneur and activist. She co-founded Bumble, a dating app that empowers women to initiate conversations, and later became its CEO. Her work centers on gender equality, workplace culture, and creating inclusive spaces in tech and beyond.