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Cerca Revolutionizes Dating for Gen Z Amid Criticism

10/12/2025

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Myles Slayton, a New York City intern, co-founded Cerca after noting traditional dating apps fail Gen Z needs.
Cerca connects users through mutual friends to reduce fear of rejection and increase safety.
Cerca has around 60,000 users.
Trends such as "zip coding" and "shrekking" complicate dating by favoring convenience.
Critics argue that hookup culture undermines meaningful relationships and makes it harder for individuals to find lasting partners.

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Story summary

Myles Slayton, a New York City intern, co-founded Cerca after noting traditional dating apps fail Gen Z needs.
Cerca connects users through mutual friends to reduce fear of rejection and increase safety.
Cerca has around 60,000 users.
Trends such as "zip coding" and "shrekking" complicate dating by favoring convenience.
Critics argue that hookup culture undermines meaningful relationships and makes it harder for individuals to find lasting partners.