When Whitney Wolfe launched Bumble she put up official looking signs outside lecture theatres at universities saying “NO ACCESS TO FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TINDER, & BUMBLE INSIDE”. You’d think telling people not to use your app would put potential customers off. But the opposite is true. Bumble quickly grew to become the second biggest online dating site, now wor ... Show More
Aug 24
The mental tricks used to break the 2-hour marathon
On April 26th, 2026, Sebastian Sawe did what many thought was impossible. Running the marathon in under two hours. Today on Nudge, I explain the psychological tricks Sawe may have used to break the record. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge V ... Show More
23m 55s
Aug 17
How much should you reveal to your co-workers
In 1997, Miss USA won Miss Universe with one perfectly judged answer. She revealed just enough to charm, but not enough to shock. Harvard professor Leslie John says that's scientifically proven to persuade. Her research shows revealers are more likeable, more hireable, and even m ... Show More
25m 14s
Apr 2019
Bumble: Whitney Wolfe (2017)
At age 22, Whitney Wolfe helped launch Tinder, one of the world's most popular dating apps. But a few years later, she left Tinder and filed a lawsuit against the company alleging sexual harassment. The ensuing attention from the media – and cyberbullying from strangers – prompte ... Show More
41m 50s
Feb 2023
Bumble, the Girlboss of Dating Apps
Bumble is the second most downloaded dating app in the U.S., behind Tinder. Dubbed the "feminist dating app," the "anti-Tinder" was designed to make dating feel better, safer, and less creepy for women. But does Bumble deliver on its promise? In today's episode, the story of how ... Show More
42m 35s
Apr 2024
Forget Romance. Digital Matchmakers Want to Find You a BFF
Today is Tuesday, April 23, and we're looking at Bumble for Friends vs. Peoplehood.Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ... Show More
3m 23s
Jun 2025
She Was Forced Out Of Tinder - Then Whitney Wolfe Herd Built Bumble Into a $1.6B Empire
Welcome back to 100 CEOs, with me Steven Bartlett of Diary of a CEO, Behind The Diary & Dragon's Den. Today, I'm looking at Whitney Wolfe Herd, the visionary founder and former CEO of Bumble who revolutionised online relationships by putting women first. I've listened to countles ... Show More
33m 34s
Aug 2025
ReThinking: The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd
What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her ... Show More
35m 37s