Tinder’s Founder on Being a Billionaire, Tinder’s #1 Mistake, and Problems With Modern Dating

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In this episode of The Big Deal Podcast, host Codie Sanchez sits down with Sean Rad, founder of Tinder, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Tinder, and how to build billion-dollar companies. Sean shares his insights on business challenges, the power of love and relationships, and his thoughts on today's dating culture. Tune in to hear his candid thoughts on what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced tech world, from product innovation to personal growth, and how to stay resilient in the face of failure.

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Chapters

0:00 - START

1:45 - Sean reflects on the early days of building Tinder

6:10 - The power of love and camaraderie in business

8:25 - Lessons learned from scaling a billion-dollar company

13:40 - Taking risks: Why resilience is key to success

17:50 - Sean’s personal journey: From public scrutiny to stepping away from Tinder

21:00 - What it takes to build a multi-billion-dollar marketplace

26:30 - How dating apps transformed social interactions

32:45 - The double-opt-in innovation that changed online dating

38:10 - Sean’s thoughts on today's dating landscape and trends