By CNNMoney Staff @CNNMoney June 5, 2015: 3:08 PM ET
Sam Yagan
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Yagan, 38, founded online dating platform OkCupid, which sold to IAC(IACI) in 2011. Now he serves as CEO of The Match Group, IAC's portfolio of dating services (including Match.com and Tinder). He's also the founder of what is now TechStars Chicago.
Best advice:
1. Never give up.
2. Don't believe the press / hype about you / your company.
