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Ryan McPherson fought hard for his piece of Austin. Back in the spring of 2022, when it seemed like everyone was angling for homes in the Texas capital, he and his wife set their sights on a tidy four-bedroom in a sprawling new development on the east side of town. They bid $20,000 above the
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A new generation of consumer social startups is emerging. From platforms focused on getting people to meet in real life to dating apps replacing Tinder or Hinge, startups are revolutionizing the digital social scene. The founders of these startups are addressing issues like loneliness, dating app fatigue, and general dissatisfaction with current social media headlines.