Bouncing Back: Whitney Wolfe Herd’s Journey Through Burnout

Bouncing Back: Whitney Wolfe Herd's Journey Through Burnout

Whitney Wolfe Herd has returned to lead Bumble after the unexpected departure of CEO Lidiane Jones. In a recent New York Times interview, Wolfe Herd discusses her decision to come back and addresses the company’s struggles. She dismisses speculation of conflict with Jones, recognizing her own burnout reflected in Jones’s exhaustion. Wolfe Herd, who is expecting her third child, acknowledges Bumble’s first-quarter earnings fell 7.7% year-over-year and expresses the importance of being back to help the company succeed.

Bouncing Back: Whitney Wolfe Herd's Journey Through Burnout