Menlo Ventures Partner Reports Extreme AI Anxiety Among Tech Workers

Partner at Menlo Ventures Deedy Das reports that technology workers are experiencing extreme anxiety regarding their career longevity and personal purpose. Das describes the current level of professional distress as "off the charts," noting that software engineers and product managers are questioning whether their roles remain viable as long-term careers in the age of artificial intelligence.

This instability extends beyond job security to financial concerns, specifically the diminished value of startup equity in companies such as Airtable and Miro. Das observes that these professional fears are compounded by personal stressors, including immigration policy and the challenges of home ownership in the San Francisco Bay Area.

While these anxieties are widespread across the industry, Das notes that the sentiment is more concentrated among tech professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area than those based in New York City.