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In this episode of The Big Deal Podcast, host Codie Sanchez sits down with Sean Rad, founder of Tinder, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Tinder, and how to build billion-dollar companies. Sean shares his insights on business challenges, the power of love and relationships, and his thoughts on today's dating culture. Tune in to hear his candid thoughts on what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced tech world, from product innovation to personal growth, and how to stay resilient in the face of failure.0:00 - START1:45 - Sean reflects on the early days of building Tinder6:10 - The power of love and camaraderie in business8:25 - Lessons learned from scaling a billion-dollar company13:40 - Taking risks: Why resilience is key to success17:50 - Sean’s personal journey: From public scrutiny to stepping away from Tinder21:00 - What it takes to build a multi-billion-dollar marketplace26:30 - How dating apps transformed social interactions32:45 - The double-opt-in innovation that changed online dating38:10 - Sean’s thoughts on today's dating landscape and trends45:20 - The power of vulnerability and authenticity in relationships50:10 - Facing personal challenges: Sean’s public battles and return to Tinder1:00:00 - How to lead a fast-growing team through tough times1:10:20 - The importance of curiosity and asking the right questions1:15:00 - Navigating the complexities of modern love1:20:30 - How Sean balances personal and professional life1:30:15 - Conclusion: Sean’s advice to young entrepreneursSeller Financing Course Application: contrarianthinking.biz/sfn-bigdealRegister for Bizscout: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XYT2zrFree newsletter:https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZpBiz buying course:https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgNResibrands:https://resibrands.com/CT capital:https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOkMain st hold co:https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u🔗 MORE FROM BIGDEAL:🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastBigDeal📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast/📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod🔗 MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ:🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices