Tinder launched in India in 2013 and saw some immediate success, particularly among urban youth. But the dating platforms network really exploded over the last year, growing by 400% in India in 2015 alone according to the company.

Who started Tinder?

Whitney Wolfe Herd Whitney Wolfe Herd joined a Los Angeles based startup at the age of 22 and later on involved in the development of a dating app which became Tinder in future. Tinder was an instant hit not just in the US but globally and it is said that the name Tinder was Wolfes brainchild.

When did Tinder launch?

September 12, 2012 Tinder/Initial release dates

Who is CEO of Tinder?

Jim Lanzone (Aug 3, 2020–) Tinder/CEO Match Group announced Friday that Renate Nyborg is taking over as Tinders chief executive after Jim Lanzone leaves to serve as Yahoos CEO. Nyborg, who joined Tinder in 2020 as general manager of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, will be Tinders first female CEO.