The Entrepreneur Who’s Banishing Loneliness And Boosting The Geek Economy

We may be more connected than ever digitally, yet, according to research, people are feeling lonelier than ever. It can be especially hard for those in the so-called nerdy groups on the fringes. However, nerd culture has become mainstream as more and more people indulge in ‘geeky’ activities, from playing video games to participating in ‘fandoms.’

It was a desire to address both the growing geek economy and the crushing loneliness imposed by Covid that led former software engineer Andy Bauch to create Morty, an online network where geeks can find the best nerd culture activities, from escape rooms and haunted attractions to immersive theatre, connect with

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