BUSINESS INSIDER – Amber Atherton, partner at VC firm Patron, says dating apps are being replaced by AI-driven platforms that connect users across romance, friendship, and work. Startups like Boardy position themselves as AI-powered professional connectors, while Gigi recently shifted from dating to broader social networking using AI. Patron isn't invested in these but is backing similar early-stage companies through its $100M consumer tech fund. It has invested in Arya, an AI intimacy coach, and is tracking apps like 222 and Real Roots that organize real-life meetups, and Autograph, a tool for preserving family stories.
by Sydney Bradley
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