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Fortune
Fortune
Paige Hagy

Gen Z is so digitally native they’re using dating apps to network. Even Grindr’s CEO thinks it’s okay

Young woman lying on her bed looking at a smartphone (Credit: Getty)

Most people swipe right on a dating app when they think a person is cute. But some young app users are swiping right on potential professional connections. 

These Gen Zers and young millennials are using dating apps like they’re the new LinkedIn, matching with people who might help them land their next big gig. Even Grindr’s CEO thinks it’s a smart idea. But other dating app users who are looking for a hookup (or maybe love) are tired of these “serial networkers,” especially when there are platforms specifically designed for job-hunting

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