Wealthy Tech Founders Paying Matchmakers $25K to Find Traditional Wives
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Ej Dickson
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Summary
Matchmaker Blaine Anderson, who runs the high-end dating service Dating by Blaine, describes receiving hyper-specific requests from wealthy male clients seeking "traditional" and "conservative" women. One client, referred to as Daniel, is a wealthy tech founder in his early forties who has never been married but wants to start a family. The article explores how even in blue states, nonreligious tech entrepreneurs and CEOs are increasingly requesting traditional wives, with matchmakers being paid substantial fees (up to $25K) to find these matches.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNo one was more difficult than the man she refers to as Daniel.
Even in blue states, nonreligious tech entrepreneurs and CEOs are increasingly asking for 'traditional' and 'conservative' women, matchmakers tell WIRED.
Anderson uses pseudonyms when discussing her clients to protect their privacy.
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