Q: Where did your big idea come from?
A: I really wanted to start a female-only social network, where women could only speak to each other in compliments. My business partner said, "That's a great idea, but why don't you do this in dating? I think there's a real need for this in the dating space."
Q: How did you choose the name Bumble?
A: I originally wanted the app to be called Moxie, but unfortunately there was a trademark issue. A woman on the legal team of my business partner suggested Bumble.
Q: What was the first thing you did to get your idea off the ground?
A: Finding a passionate, dedicated and talented team.
Q: What was the second thing?
A: We created the content that told our story, and explained our vision and our mission.
Q: When did your big break happen?
A: I don't think we had one big break. One big moment for us was when I was invited to be a guest on The Daily Show.
Q: If you could go back in time, what is the one thing you would do differently?
A: I wouldn't be so trusting.
Q: How do you think being a woman has helped you starting your own business?
A: There's no better way to start a business than to build a business based off your personal struggles.
Q: What was your 'I think I've made it' moment?
A: I don't think I've had that moment yet! But I don't think I'll ever say, "I've made it." I'm a firm believer in always staying grounded, and always thinking there's another level to reach.
Q: What task or area of your business will you never delegate?
A: I don't think I'll ever be able to delegate the future, the roadmap, where we go next.
Q: Do you have a big roadmap planned?
A: Yes, we do. We have a roadmap all the way into 2019, so we're quite ambitious.
Q: Before anyone starts their own business, what questions should they ask themselves?
A: Are you solving a real problem that your friends have? Are you solving a true problem that exists beyond yourself? And are you building something that is a solution to something that would truly make the world a better place, in some capacity?
by Jessica Chandra
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Summarized by the Courtland Brooks team