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Jul 2025
39m 46s

Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating. First, Jessica in Toronto, Canada asks about opening new markets for her self-guided mystery road trip packages. Then Nick from Auckland, New Zealand wonders about str ... Show More
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