I’m a chief of staff who put up math puzzles all over San Francisco to attract job candidates. It worked.
AI startup Exa recently took an IRL approach to recruiting, posting math problems all over San Francisco with a free dinner prize.
The ‘Full House’ house has sold for $6 million after almost a year on the market — take a look inside
The Tanner family home has a new owner. The creator of “Full House” bought it, renovated it, and sold it to new people, who have now moved on, too.
A millennial engineer dreamed of a walkable small town with big-city vibrancy. So, she’s building it herself.
Devon Zuegel loved her childhood in Chautauqua and college years at Stanford. She’s building Esmeralda to channel both.
Airbnb called rival Vrbo ‘desperate’ for putting a sarcastic billboard outside its office
One creative director said Vrbo’s billboard poking fun at Airbnb may not win Vrbo customers. Airbnb gloated that the sign gives it more “visibility.”
11 US cities where home prices are falling the most
Some cities in the US had housing prices that dropped year over year in December. San Francisco, Tampa, and others had lower home prices.
18 states sued to block Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship — which could impact hundreds of thousands of children each year
18 states sued to block Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, which could impact as many as 250,000 children each year.
The battle between human and robot ride-hailing drivers hinges on airports
Waymo One’s robotaxis could already be impacting the earnings of Uber and Lyft drivers. Some drivers are concerned about an expansion to airports.
We took our baby on a 2-week European vacation. People told us it was a bad idea, but it was one of our best trips.
We took our baby with us to Ireland, the UK, and France. Calling hotels ahead and investing in a quality stroller made the trip easy.
A couple on track to retire early in San Francisco break down their $140,000 annual budget
FIRE blogger Andre Nader broke down his household budget from March 2023 to February 2024.
I’ve worked in three tech hubs: San Francisco, Chicago, and Silicon Valley. I’d only raise my family in one.
Mike Manalac has worked in the tech hubs of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and now Chicago. Here are his thoughts on each place and why one stood out.
Tech
2024-11-18T21:15:51Z
Sam Altman is getting into the transition team game — for San Francisco’s newly elected mayor
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been chosen to cochair the transition team for for San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie.
Tech
2024-11-15T10:08:01Z
I’ve dated tech bros in San Francisco and New York. The men in one city made me never want to move back.
Chloe Diaz says dating tech bros in San Francisco and New York City is completely different. The guys in one city make her not want to move back.
An ex-Meta employee calculated that his family of 3 needs $5.6 million to retire in San Francisco. Here’s the formula he used and how he plans to hit his ‘enough number.’
How much is “enough” to retire early in San Francisco. FIRE blogger Andre Nader calculated the number for his three-person household.
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2024-11-11T12:32:20Z
I chose Europe over the US for my startup. The Silicon Valley startup benchmark is unparalleled, but I still prefer Berlin.
Ivan Maryasin said Berlin is a relatively affordable place to build a business, but it’s harder to uphold a “Silicon Valley benchmark” there.
A California couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents’ backyard when they couldn’t afford to buy a traditional house
Ali and Aislyn Benjamin’s live in an ADU in his parents’ yard. The couple asked wedding guests to give them cash to help fund its construction.
I spent $2 million restoring a cruise ship I bought on Craigslist. The project took over my life, but I don’t regret it.
After spending more than 15 years and tons of money on a labor of love, he walked away from the sinking ship. He said he made the right decision.
A Gen Xer quit his corporate job in SF and moved to Colombia. He said Medellín is more affordable and he’s been able to launch 2 startups.
Jason Bennett, 46, left the Bay Area for the chance to be his own boss abroad.
Tech
2024-10-03T15:13:37Z
Elon Musk’s xAI has moved into OpenAI’s old HQ: report
Elon Musk is racing to upstage OpenAI — and now the billionaire has reportedly moved his own AI startup into the company’s old HQ.
When a millennial moved to Detroit from SF, he bought a home and opened a coffee shop. He said that would’ve been impossible on the West Coast.
David Valdez, 35, moved to Detroit from San Francisco in 2018. The millennial said it’s been easier to achieve his dreams in Michigan.
I paid $8 to take a ferry to a small coastal town near San Francisco. The cute shops and Mediterranean vibes make it the perfect day trip.
I paid $8 for a ferry to Sausalito, California, a town near San Francisco. The ride was fast and offered great views, which made it worth the money.
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