Hinge CEO leaves company to lead new AI-powered dating app: All the details

Hinge founder Justin McLeod is stepping away from the company he created more than a decade ago to focus on a brand new dating app built around artificial intelligence. McLeod, who launched Hinge in 2011 and turned it into one of the most popular dating platforms in the world, will now lead a new venture called Overtone.

Hinge’s parent company, Match Group, announced that McLeod will be replaced by Jackie Jantos, who currently serves as the app’s president and chief marketing officer. McLeod will continue to advise Hinge until March, giving the company time to transition under new leadership.

In a statement, McLeod said he feels confident about the future of Hinge, especially with the app on track to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2027. He added that the timing feels right to focus on his next idea. That idea is Overtone, a dating service designed to use AI and voice technology to help people connect in a more meaningful and personal way.

McLeod has already been working on Overtone with a dedicated team throughout this year. The project was incubated inside Hinge with support from Match Group, which will also lead Overtone’s first funding round in early 2026. Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff called the new venture an exciting step and said the company is proud to back McLeod’s next chapter. Match Group, which also owns Tinder and several other dating platforms, will hold a significant ownership stake in Overtone.