Category: Overtone

Known Builds AI Matchmaking Around Voice Interviews

Posted on June 29, 2026
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LOS ANGELES TIMES – Known is an AI dating app that replaces swiping with a 15-minute AI voice interview about a user’s upbringing, personality, past relationships and dating goals before recommending matches. One user said the experience was more efficient than traditional dating apps but felt AI could not capture the human side of dating. Founded in 2025 by CEO Celeste Amadon, Known charges users per date. The company has recently hosted an AI-matched dating event in San Francisco. The startup has raised ~$10M and plans to expand to San Diego in July. The growing interest in AI-powered dating also includes former Hinge CEO Justin McLeod, who is developing a new AI dating app called Overtone.

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Hinge CEO Steps Down to Launch Overtone, an AI Dating App

Posted on December 10, 2025
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TECH CRUNCH – Hinge CEO Justin McLeod is stepping down to launch Overtone, a new AI-driven dating product backed by Match Group, which will take a major ownership stake. Incubated inside Hinge, Overtone aims to use AI and voice tools to create more personal, thoughtful connections. McLeod joins other founders like Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd in pursuing standalone AI matchmaking concepts as Gen Z grows increasingly disillusioned with traditional dating apps. Meanwhile, Hinge continues to lean into AI under incoming CEO Jackie Jantos, whose new features have already lifted user engagement. McLeod will remain an advisor through March as Hinge stays on track for $1B revenue by 2027.

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Hinge Promotes Jackie Jantos to CEO, Tamika Young Becomes CMO

Posted on December 10, 2025
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ADWEEK –  Hinge has promoted president and CMO Jackie Jantos to CEO as founder Justin McLeod steps down to launch his new AI dating app, Overtone. McLeod will advise Hinge through March. Tamika Young, formerly SVP of global communications, has been elevated to chief marketing and communications officer. 

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