"You may know Grindr as the go-to destination for LGBTQ+ people looking to hook up-but apparently, it's now being used as an alternative to the likes of LinkedIn. Users checking into the dating app to see how many feet they are from a potential love interest can now expect to be poached for work, rather than asked out. That's because around 25% of its users are on the app to network, according to the company."
"Still, as per Insider, the company is not looking to build features that might specifically foster networking opportunities, like LinkedIn's jobs board or Bumble Bizz, where people can show off their résumé. Plus, although Grindr's CEO is pitching the platform as a place for poaching staff, its interface is still primarily centered around hooking up, with users able to indicate whether their photos are NSFW (not safe for work) and if they're a "top" or a "bottom" in the bedroom - for now."
Around 25% of Grindr users use the app for networking and professional opportunities. Company representatives cite anecdotal evidence of job outcomes from app connections. CEO George Arison reports having hired or formed professional relationships with people met on the platform and encourages networking. Grindr has about 13 million monthly active users worldwide and serves the broader LGBTQ+ community, though it is much smaller than LinkedIn. The company is not pursuing LinkedIn-style features such as job boards or résumé displays. The app remains primarily hookup-focused, but leadership plans to expand functionality to support dating, friendships, and networking.
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