Mandy’s a true trailblazer who transformed how more than half of people today find romantic connections – through online dating and dating apps. As CEO of Match Group after its 2015 IPO, Mandy led the company's expanding portfolio of dating apps including Tinder, Match.com, OKCupid and Plenty of Fish, while later adding Hinge to establish Match Group as the dominant force in online dating, that owns over 45 dating apps and services.
During her tenure, Mandy broke new ground as the first female CEO to conduct a comprehensive organizational pay audit to address gender wage disparities.
Mandy holds a Bachelors degree from UC Berkeley in Spanish and English literature, and then went on to earn her MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton.
Currently, Mandy also serves on the boards of Uber, ThredUp, Universal Music Group and Flow Health, while working as an Operating Partner at Advent International, a global private equity investment firm.
In this episode, Carly chats with Mandy Ginsberg (former CEO of Match Group and Princeton Review). Mandy covers her competitive nature from childhood, her transition from marketing roles to executive positions, and the remarkable gender pay audit she conducted.
The conversation highlights Mandy’s commitment to transparent, authentic leadership, showcasing why she’s such a compelling figure in the tech and business world.
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Introduction to Mandy Ginsberg
(02:36) Mandy's Upbringing
(04:04) The Influence of Powerful Woman on Mandy
(07:00) Navigating Berkeley & the woman's soccer team
(11:51) You work for a person, not a company
(14:20) Leadership hack: support your team
(15:14) Psychology of consumer tech
(16:14) Wharton Business school lessons
(23:12) Early professional career at i2
(26:00) Joining Match.com's Chemistry
(35:25) Mandy leading Match Group
(37:58) Imposter syndrome
(43:28) How to evaluate new opportunities
(51:18) Building culture at Match Group w/ Shar Dubey
(56:30) Conducting the pay audit
(01:00:08) Advocate for yourself at work
(01:03:02) The power of vulnerability at work
Mandy's craft that she's spending a lifetime honing? Learning new sports 🎾
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