

Initially, I was not familiar with the app it wasn’t even installed on my phone.

What do you love most about our mission and our culture? While I wasn’t too familiar with the Product Manager role, I inadvertently was performing that work and when the opportunity to try this at Grindr presented itself, it felt right. I also loved the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver a product that started as just an idea. I was passionate about the difference this prototype could have in someone’s life and the impact it would have on users.

There was a very special and endearing project I was working on at my previous employer and being part of that mobile app prototype sparked my interest in Product Management. Have you always worked in Product Management for Tech Companies? What drew you to the role or the dating space specifically? One of Marielle’s most recent accomplishments was taking part in her first Hackathon at Grindr where her team took home 1st place!Ĭheck out Marielle’s Grindr story below, and take a look at our careers page to learn more about our open job opportunities. Previously, Marielle was a Test Manager for a team of testers and had been part of the Quality Assurance world for more than 15 years before transitioning to product management. Meet Marielle Rodriguez (she/her), our Product Manager working on our Anti-Abuse team at Grindr! Marielle has been with Grindr for just over a year and has loved the work, the learning, and the achievements that Grindr has made in that time.
