Meet the Young Tech Founders Just Saying No to Sex and Dating
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- Many young tech founders in Silicon Valley prioritize intense work schedules and startup growth over dating, resulting in a diminished dating scene and limited romantic relationships.
- The demanding "996" work culture and focus on scaling startups lead founders to view dating as a high opportunity cost, often postponing relationships until their companies stabilize.
- Some tech workers approach dating analytically, treating it like a business decision with metrics and optimization, which can hinder authentic connections and contribute to the dating recession.
- San Francisco's gender imbalance in tech, combined with the city's broader dating challenges, exacerbates difficulties for straight men seeking partners, prompting some to date long-distance or relocate.
- Exceptions exist, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, where a more vibrant dating scene
