Whitney Wolfe Herd Opens Up About Burnout, Bumble’s Future

Whitney Wolfe Herd shares her journey through burnout and why she returned to lead Bumble during challenging times.
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Whitney Wolfe Herd Opens Up About Burnout, Bumble’s Future
Whitney Wolfe Herd on Burnout, Bumble’s Struggles, and Her Powerful Return Burnout among tech leaders has become a common concern, and Whitney Wolfe Herd’s recent return to Bumble is a powerful example of resilience after executive exhaustion. If you're wondering why Whitney Wolfe Herd left Bumble, why she came back, and how she plans to steer Bumble through its current challenges, you’re in the right place. The Bumble founder, who originally stepped away from her CEO role, opened up about her emotional journey, professional burnout, and the future of Bumble in a candid New York Times interview.                  Image Credits:Getty Images for Vox Media / Getty Images After stepping down from her leadership position, Whitney Wolfe Herd initially had no intention of returning to Bumble. She described her time away as a period of deep reflection filled with existential questions about her identity beyond the company. During this time, Wolfe Herd adopted daily meditation practices and to…