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Bumble founder Wolfe Herd is terrified of Hulu's biopic about her wanted to block it
Fortuneยท 2025-09-20 09:01
Core Insights - The biopic "Swiped" about Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd premiered on Hulu, but Wolfe Herd expressed discomfort as she was not involved in the project [1][2][3] - Wolfe Herd's story, which includes her rise from Tinder cofounder to CEO of Bumble and the youngest woman to take a company public, is seen as fitting for Hollywood's trend of dramatizing tech industry narratives [4][5][6] Company Overview - Bumble, co-founded by Wolfe Herd in 2014, is a dating app that empowers women to make the first move, and has gained millions of users while promoting safer online interactions [6][5] - Wolfe Herd became the youngest woman to take a company public in 2021, marking a significant milestone in her career [6] Industry Context - The film industry has increasingly turned to Silicon Valley for inspiration, with projects like Hulu's "The Dropout" and Apple TV+'s "WeCrashed" highlighting the lives of tech entrepreneurs [3][4] - Critics have noted that the film about Wolfe Herd, while entertaining, lacks depth due to the absence of her input, currently holding a 37% rating on Rotten Tomatoes [7]