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" Networking is extremely masculine. It's a vulnerable thing to admit to, but even I experience feeling super insecure around certain masculine meetings. So, we put women in control. Women will make the first move on Bumble Bizz as well. "

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" The biggest lesson I've learned is that hurt people hurt people, and kindness is just as contagious. So if you can focus your efforts on engineering kindness, it will prevail. "

" Amassing a user base is a lot harder than one might think. "

" I personally can tell you that all my girlfriends - and many women I've spoken to - have this fear of being perceived as desperate or forward when they want to approach a man. It was always, 'He must text you first' - but why? "

" Life is a lot more fun with good, positive people around you. "

" So many entrepreneurs approach me and say, 'I want to start the next big thing,' and I say, 'Well, what are you solving?' And oftentimes they say, 'Oh, I'm not sure. I want to start something big.' You can never start something big without solving something small, right? "

" If you're doing anything disruptive, and if you know it to be good and true and progressive, let the naysayers fuel you to work harder and go faster and sleep less. "

" Bumble gives men a chance to take a step back and not be the macho aggressor that they may not want to be but were socialized to be. We think it makes for a better and more peaceful environment for everyone. "

" I will say that you can't live your life with any regrets. "

" It's really important to note that Bumble VIBee isn't about weeding anyone out of the equation. Everyone is still allowed to use Bumble. If you're an active, engaging user, we reward you with VIBee status, and you can stand out in the app. "

" I think it's smart to always keep an eye on the companies that sit within incubator communities, which bring together the skills and expertise needed to grow an enterprise. "

" There were dozens of dating apps when Bumble came on the scene, but they weren't able to attract critical mass in a young professional group. "

" I'm so proud of the community we've been able to bring together, and the notion of women making the first move is no longer taboo; it's no longer a scarlet letter to have a voice. "

" I was paralyzed for so long by people's opinions. I would be devastated to the point where I didn't know if I could make it through the day. "

" I would pay good money for a British accent. "

" I know in the business world, some women won't speak if there are men in meetings for fear of being seen as too assertive. "

" Misogyny is not something that you want to be a part of. "

" As we all know, sexism in the workplace is a serious issue. It's something that needs active disruption and change. "

" Bumble was founded with several key values: empowerment, equality, and kindness. We are a company that was built to empower women and empower men to respect women. We want to create a place where all types of connections take place: a platform and a brand where women always make the first move. "

" I've run into women who can be highly problematic, detrimental, and mean, just like I've seen that in men. "

" I just don't harbor resentment toward anything or anywhere or anyone - I'm too busy. "

" Feminism wasn't really at the top of my vocabulary. I think what's been interesting for me - let me say this delicately - when I've been surrounded by men who don't believe women are equal, I didn't think women were equal, including myself. "

" The implication that women are poised to make unfounded accusations in droves is even more alarming when every piece of data on false reporting contradicts that false notion. We need to believe women and believe in women. "

" I've thought long and hard about this, and I think a lot of the dysfunction around dating has to do with men having the control. "

" In Italy, they say rain on your wedding day is symbolic of fresh beginnings, cleansing, a pure marriage, and also a wet knot that can't be untied. "

" I think we are the first feminist or first attempt at a feminist dating app. "

" Harass someone on Bumble, and you're banned for life. Harsh? Maybe. But I feel strongly that we won't end misogyny until we start holding each other to higher standards, and that starts with setting clear boundaries and enforcing them. "

" I want to go to every corner of the Earth where women are and make sure that every single woman on this planet knows that you should make the first move, it's OK to make the first move. They are equal, and they should be empowered. "

" Hate speech, racism, and bigotry are intolerable realities that we must all come together to take action against. "

" Bullies will attack your confidence, but you cannot let them kill your ambition. "