Date & Time
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Designed to Be Deleted But Built to Last: Inside Hinge’s Success Story
Featuring Justin McLeod, Founder and CEO, Hinge 

Feature
Mainstage
Description

Hinge has surged ahead in the dating category, posting record growth and reshaping what a dating app can be. At the center of that success is Justin McLeod, the founder and CEO, who built Hinge on the simple idea that a dating app should help people form deeper, more meaningful connections. In this one-on-one conversation, McLeod will share how Hinge has managed to thrive by staying true to its ethos, the role AI could play in fostering authentic relationships, and the new opportunities the brand is leaning into to stay connected with its audience. But can Hinge scale to new heights while staying true to its ethos?

Room
Main Stage
Session Type
Panels and Conversations
Theme
Leadership
Justin McLeod
Address
225 Liberty St., New York, NY 10281