Oldest Broad in the Room: Why I Learned to Code
How I navigated a sea of male Millennial coders while barely maintaining my sanity...
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Your Uber Has Arrived: Stories from the Driver’s Seat
There it is again on the news: that familiar, fanatical voice talking about banning Muslims from the US....
The Highest-Paying Non-Tech Jobs in San Francisco
What’s left in the job market if you’re not into tech? Turns out there’s a lot....
Here’s How Silicon Valley Actually Got Its Name
A primer for the name that’s become synonymous with tech...
Eleven Niche Dating Apps
Silicon Valley has its fingers in a lot of pies — and I’m not just talking about the kind you bake....
The Rise of the Free Office Lunch
Five years ago, the office lunch scene was very different. Employees navigated through processed, unexciting food from a fast-casual joint or else were members of the brown-bag crew, hastily packing sandwiches or leftover Thai food to reheat in the…...
I Was a Homeless Worker at a Tech Company
Elevator doors opened up to the fifth floor of my workplace in SOMA, and I stepped around a collection of people with phones in front of their faces....
Are You Ready for “Fuller House”?
Netflix is producing a 13-episode spin-off sequel to the popular sitcom Full House, entitled Fuller House, to debut in 2016....
The Nine Hottest Non-Tech Companies in San Francisco
Turns out, San Francisco doesn’t just bleed tech. While the tech industry might dominate headlines, it doesn’t dominate the majority of the paychecks....
What Actually Happens At Techrunch Disrupt?
Another cultural event took place last week — Techcrunch Disrupt. Disrupt has permeated pop culture, and become a mainstay in San Francisco....
Don’t Blame Uber — The Mayor’s Office Will Be Responsible If Oakland Loses Its Soul
Immediately following this announcement came a torrent of ominous Tweets predicting that the tech company’s arrival would have dire consequences for the people who make up the less tangible aspects of the city’s soul:...
How Tech Is Ruining Dating
In my generation, it’s easier to find people who have longer relationships with their Lyft drivers than with their dates, let alone engage in this foreign concept of marriage....