A: Hey there! Ever heard about that thing at Four Seasons?
B: Nope, what's up?
A: They had this three-hour etiquette class, you know, like for big shots. Stuff on handshakes, public speaking, and office stuff. There was even a fashion show!
B: Woah, really? Who went to that?
A: Well, it was for founders, mainly guys. They had lots of applications but only picked 50. Some said they went there to stop being wild.
B: Haha, sounds funny. But tech's serious business nowadays, right?
A: Exactly! Lessin from Slow Ventures said it's not just playful anymore, it affects jobs and surroundings. So we gotta be respectable instead of wild.
B: Oh, I get it now. And there was a closing lesson on caviar and wine too!
A: Yeah, looks like they wanted to make it fancy. But YC CEO said they don't need etiquette school, they should focus on building great things instead.
B: Nope, what's up?
A: They had this three-hour etiquette class, you know, like for big shots. Stuff on handshakes, public speaking, and office stuff. There was even a fashion show!
B: Woah, really? Who went to that?
A: Well, it was for founders, mainly guys. They had lots of applications but only picked 50. Some said they went there to stop being wild.
B: Haha, sounds funny. But tech's serious business nowadays, right?
A: Exactly! Lessin from Slow Ventures said it's not just playful anymore, it affects jobs and surroundings. So we gotta be respectable instead of wild.
B: Oh, I get it now. And there was a closing lesson on caviar and wine too!
A: Yeah, looks like they wanted to make it fancy. But YC CEO said they don't need etiquette school, they should focus on building great things instead.
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Summary
Three-hour etiquette class held at Four Seasons for tech founders, focusing on handshakes, public speaking, office behavior, and fashion. Class aimed to tame wild behavior among founders as it can impact jobs and surroundings, according to Lessin from Slow Ventures. A closing lesson on caviar and
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ID: 36509d92-cb6a-4b7f-b96a-fda6d719f1a4
Category ID: conversation_summary
Date: Nov. 10, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-10
Created: 2025/11/10 08:42
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:29
Last Read: 2025/11/10 12:18