Hinge founder leaves CEO role to launch AI-powered dating startup

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Justin McLeod is leaving his CEO role at Hinge to start a new AI-powered dating service called Overtone. Jackie Jantos will take over as CEO of Hinge while McLeod stays on as an advisor through March. Match Group is supporting the new venture and plans to lead Overtone’s initial funding round in early 2026. The company will also keep a significant ownership stake and add Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff to Overtone’s board.

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