George Arison is the CEO of Grindr, a popular dating app for the LGBTQ community. Prior to joining Grindr, Arison co-founded and led Shift Technologies, an online marketplace for used cars, and held various positions at Google. His diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship has contributed to his success in leading Grindr's growth and strategic initiatives.
Who is the CEO of Grindr?
George Arison, born in Georgia (the country), is a Georgian-American entrepreneur with a diverse background in technology, business, and politics. Arison is also the co-founder of Shift Technologies, an online marketplace for used cars, and has invested in numerous startups.
In September 2022, he was named CEO of Grindr, a popular dating app for the LGBTQ community, prior to the company going public through a merger with Tiga Acquisition Corp. As CEO, Arison has introduced a multi-tier paid subscription model and increased investments in app monetization for Grindr.
Work History
- Grindr - Chief Executive Officer: October 2022 - Present
- Grindr - Board Member: May 2022 - Present
- Investor: December 2013 - Present
- Shift Technologies Inc - Founder and CEO: August 2013 - August 2022
- Google - Product Manager: August 2010 - July 2013
- Boston Consulting Group - Consultant: October 2005 - December 2007
- Taxi Magic / Curb (RideCharge) - Co-Founder: February 2007 - July 2010
- Democracy and Autocracy in Eurasia: Georgia in Transition - Author: April 2004 - October 2005
- New Rights Party of Georgia - Chief Strategist and Advisor: November 2001 - May 2004
- Partnership for Social Initiatives (PSI) - Co-Founder and Director: January 2000 - October 2005
Education History
George Arison holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Middlebury College. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of politics and social issues, which has been instrumental in his diverse career spanning technology, business, and political strategy.
When did George Arison join Grindr?
George Arison joined Grindr's board of directors in May and was appointed as the company's CEO on October 1, 2022. Since joining the board in May, Arison has been associated with Grindr for several months, and his tenure as CEO has just begun.