"Tech hopefuls are associating themselves with San Francisco online; some say for social media clout or to attract investors. Eight rising tech workers told Business Insider that they've noticed an influx of San Francisco love online. One changed his location to San Francisco as a "manifestation." Another said they thought of it as a "heavenly land." 18-year-old Lance Yan recently made his location on X to "Waterloo | SF.""
"Yan said that he wanted to associate himself with San Francisco's startup culture - something many tech hopefuls can relate to. As the city booms with AI money, so does its online cachet. Tech hopefuls can tout San Francisco on social media in an effort to get closer to investors, build connections, or manifest success. Business Insider spoke with tech workers about why San Francisco fever is spreading online - and how they're inching closer to the city, digitally."
Rising tech workers increasingly list San Francisco as their location on social platforms to attract investors, build connections, or manifest success. Some change bios as a strategic signal to venture capitalists who may prefer in-person meetings and local candidates. Eighteen-year-old Lance Yan listed "Waterloo | SF" after visiting the Bay Area to raise capital and using hacker houses while there. Founder Cathleen Turner said investors "overindex" on location signals and may not take candidates seriously until they relocate. The city's AI-driven hiring surge and real estate boom have amplified San Francisco's online prestige.
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