In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.
TL;DR
- Mehul Agarwal, a 24-year-old AI start-up co-founder, wants to find a wife before becoming rich.
- His criteria for a partner include being smart (preferably Stanford/MIT educated), beautiful, kind, possessing a personality, and liking him back.
- Agarwal moved to San Francisco a year ago for his AI filmmaking company, which has raised $3.4 million.
- He has found dating in San Francisco challenging, with one date described as a professional networking meeting.
- The AI boom in San Francisco is altering the dating landscape, with founders and engineers working more and dating less.
- When tech professionals do date, they often approach it with a high-stakes mindset.
- Agarwal plans to explore arranged marriage if he doesn't find a partner by age 28.