Gabe Kneisley

Gabe Kneisley has worked in a variety of roles in the tech industry since 2002. Gabe began their career as a Software Engineer at E3 Technology Design in 2002. In 2004, they became a Web Developer at Blue Eagle, LLC, where they were responsible for software strategy and architecture. In 2005, they joined Sprint Nextel as an HFE Specialist, writing and enforcing specifications for the wireless browser. From 2008 to 2012, they worked at Access as a Senior Product Designer and Senior Interaction Designer, designing interfaces for TV, tablet, iOS, Android, and legacy handsets. Gabe then moved to Meetup in 2012, where they served as a Product Designer. In 2013, they became a Front-End Developer at Efficient Cities. Most recently, they have been the Head of Product at Alt Legal - IP Management Software since 2014, where they build intuitive, powerful, modern intellectual property management software.

We’ve all seen the headlines: “Millennials are killing the housing market,” “Millennials are killing the diamond industry,” “Millennials are killing the beer industry.”

But are millennials really killing off these industries?

The answer is no.

The truth is, millennials are not killing off any industries. Instead, they are changing the way these industries operate and adapt to the changing needs of their customers.

For example, millennials are not killing the housing market. In fact, they are driving the market to become more affordable, accessible, and sustainable. Millennials are increasingly looking for homes that are smaller and more efficient, and they are more likely to rent than to buy. This shift has led to an increase in the number of rental properties available, as well as an increase in the number of smaller, more efficient homes being built.

The same is true for the diamond industry. Millennials are not killing the diamond industry, but they are changing the way diamonds are bought and sold. Millennials are more likely to buy lab-grown diamonds, which are more affordable and sustainable than traditional mined diamonds. This shift has led to an increase in the number of lab-grown diamonds available, as well as an increase in the number of people looking for more sustainable and affordable options.

Finally, millennials are not killing the beer industry. In fact, they are driving the industry to become more innovative and creative. Millennials are more likely to buy craft beer, which is made with unique and interesting ingredients. This shift has led to an increase in the number of craft breweries, as well as an increase in the number of people looking for unique and interesting beer options.

So, no, millennials are not killing off any industries. Instead, they are driving these industries to become more innovative and adaptive to the changing needs of their customers.