‘Hacker hostels’ let tech hopefuls snooze — and schmooze

From the outside, it looks like a typical California suburban home: garage, driveway, tidy yard. But walk down the path leading to the front door and you’ll find your first clue that a traditional family of four does not live inside. On the front porch are dozens and dozens of pairs of men’s shoes, all removed before entering in order to keep the house as tidy as possible.