The Tinder Mafia
10 people came through Tinder and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ankur JainVP, ProductFounded Kairos +2David WylerExecutive, SVP Business Development and PartnershipsFounded Kairos +1Elie SeidmanCEOFounded OkCupidDerek CallowGM/VP - InternationalFounded SwimplyHimanshu SahaySoftware EngineerFounded ArchJim LanzoneChief Executive OfficerFounded Millennial MediaRuben MiessenTeam Lead & Sr. Product ManagerFounded LegalFlyKasper VerbeeckSenior Software EngineerFounded LegalFlyJames WebbData ScientistFounded SidecarPaul BoukadakisVice PresidentFounded General Specific
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tinder mafia?
- The Tinder mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Tinder and went on to found or lead other companies, including Kairos, OkCupid, Swimply, Arch, Millennial Media.
- Who is in the Tinder mafia?
- Notable members include Ankur Jain (Kairos), David Wyler (Kairos), Elie Seidman (OkCupid), Derek Callow (Swimply), Himanshu Sahay (Arch), Jim Lanzone (Millennial Media), Ruben Miessen (LegalFly), Kasper Verbeeck (LegalFly), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Tinder alumni found?
- Companies founded by Tinder alumni include Kairos, OkCupid, Swimply, Arch, Millennial Media, LegalFly, Sidecar, General Specific.










