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Dec 27, 2021Liked by Auren Hoffman

I followed my girlfriend/now wife of 37 years to Madison. I then followed her to DC. She followed me to LA. We have loved all three places, because we could love them together.

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Dec 27, 2021Liked by Auren Hoffman

All fundamentally sound and justifiable reasons. Family first and foremost. Best wishes on your house move, and continued success.

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Family First FTW

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Dec 27, 2021Liked by Auren Hoffman

Welcome to NOVA! The rest of the state might debate you on really moving to Virginia versus NOVA. It's a great area with a lot to offer itself and nearby in the region.

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Dec 27, 2021Liked by Auren Hoffman

Auren as a native Washingtonian (born at Georgetown) grew up & educated in Virginia, Maryland & DC. ( St. John's HS, G'town, GWU) I appreciate your choice to move your family 2,800 miles East to be closer to your family and work remotely. I too am a serial entrepreneur and landed here post dot.com bust in 2001. You are correct San Francisco has transformed especially "The City" where we choose to live and raise our teenage son despite the challenges. It saddens me you have left the heart of San Francisco Silicon Valley ecosystem, but I wish you and your family much joy, happiness and continued success as you establish new roots. Carpe Diem!

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It’s sad to see you all leaving. Best of luck in the new city.

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Good move to try something new!

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CIA or other govt gig: tell us those details too :)

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You're a sick disgrace to sell abortion clinic info. But fortunately I know where you live with your wife and kids, and where they go to school. So the women you hurt shouldn't be the only ones who are hurt by your evil acts.

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From the area as well! Would love to meet up

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Congratulations on the adventure ahead. Even though I left the Bay Area 20 years ago for Boulder, a big part of my heart is still there too. And, glad to hear that SafeGraph is remote-first. :-)

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Home is where the Heart is Auren ❤️You’ll still be part of San Francisco and you’re going to love DC

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Welcome to VA! I left SF for Charlottesville recently. Shoot me a note if you come through.

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Welcome to Northern Virginia, Auren. It is a fantastic place for parents with young children, with so much to see, so close by. Oh, and it's a good place to start/run/sell tech companies too ;)

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