How Hinge CEO Justin McLeod plans to use AI to change how we date

Hinge’s founder and CEO Justin McLeod on the state of dating in 2024—and what it will be like to have an AI dating coach.

Once upon a time, dating apps were distinct, each catering to a different demographic or lifestyle. Today, they’ve blurred together, like an endless stream of swipes, deepening a trend of user burnout. In that struggling sea of love, Hinge is continuing to grow and sustain social relevance. Hinge’s founder and CEO Justin McLeod explores the state of dating in 2024, the sibling rivalry with other apps such as Tinder, and why he’s so excited about AI as a potential dating coach.