The South Park Commons Fills a Hole in the Tech Landscape
Today’s tech industry also provides an extra degree of economic freedom, said Ms. Sanghvi, whose husband, Aditya
Agarwal, also has a long history in Silicon Valley and is now the chief technology officer at Dropbox.
Virtual reality, biotechnology and other new movements may drive similar changes across the Valley,
and the Commons is built to embrace it all; Ms. Sanghvi and others recruit members precisely because they are different.
“It is very easy to fall into the traps of Silicon Valley — ‘Let’s start a company,’ or ‘Let’s invest’ — without giving it a second thought.”
Founded a little more than 18 months ago, the Commons aims to fill a hole in the tech landscape.
“That can feel more satisfying for women in a culture like Silicon Valley.”
Mr. Resnick and other alumni of the Commons say this vibe exists because Ms. Sanghvi takes such a strong hand in guiding her creation.
Silicon Valley is a place in transition, thanks to a shifting economic landscape, the rise of artificial intelligence
and other technologies, and new pressure to embrace a more diverse range of people.
