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Joel Simkhai (Hebrew: יואל שמחאי; born c. 1976) is an Israeli-American tech entrepreneur. He is the founder and former CEO of geosocial networking and dating apps Grindr and Blendr. His original goal in starting Grindr was for people with similar interests to find new friends nearby.
Nov 16, 2022 · When Joel Simkhai left Grindr five years ago, he had a lot of time to think. Simkhai, a gay man and tech entrepreneur, helped launch the groundbreaking gay hookup and dating app in 2009.
Jul 23, 2013 · Joel Simkhai, the creator of the popular gay dating app Grindr, talks about his motivation, challenges, and plans for the future. Learn how he launched the app with $5,000, how it works, and how it makes money.
Dec 12, 2014 · Joel Simkhai, the founder of Grindr, takes it easy at home in Los Angeles. The app was born of an idea made possible by technology and a $2,000 grubstake. Kendrick Brinson for The New York...
Aug 12, 2014 · Joel Simkhai was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. He and his family immigrated to New York when he was three. After picking up a degree in international relations and economics from Tufts University...
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May 10, 2023 · Joel Simkhai, the creator of Grindr, talks to Out about his new LGBTQ+ dating app Motto, which aims to provide a more authentic and personal experience. He also shares some of his favorite stories from the Grindr community.
Feb 11, 2015 · Learn how Joel Simkhai created Grindr, the first social app exclusively for gay, bi and curious men, and how it revolutionized how they meet each other. Discover how Grindr also supports LGBT equality and helps users in countries where homosexuality is criminalized.
