San Francisco AI startup scraps 24-hour cafe plan after executive's dating post goes viral

​A San Francisco-based AI insurance startup, Corgi, has put its plans to open more than 100 round-the-clock cafes on hold. This move follows a series of setbacks, reportedly including a viral dating post by one of its senior executives and the departure of its head of cafe expansion.​According to a report by the New York Post, Corgi's head of community, Brooke LeBlanc, drew online attention after publishing a detailed list of qualities she wanted in a future partner. The post included requirements around age, lifestyle, personality, finances, and family plans, prompting online criticism. LeBlanc later deleted her X account, although Corgi confirmed that she remains with the company.​Corgi had been pursuing cafes to build its brand among technology workers, founders and venture capitalists, with locations already operating or planned in cities including San Francisco, London, New York and Atlanta.