Slow Ventures' Etiquette Finishing School

​Following the notable success of last year’s inaugural class (which was oversubscribed and drew attention from leading national press and Amazon's #1 Business Image and Etiquette book) Slow Ventures is pleased to bring Etiquette Finishing School to New York.

​What began as a modest skit at YC proved something more enduring: that in an age of technological acceleration, the advantage increasingly belongs to those who possess presence. While founders are trained to build pitch decks, hold user interviews, and focus on code, far fewer are instructed in the subtler arts — how to command a room, manage first impressions, and represent their enterprise with composure.

​If last year established the importance of such fluency, this year affirms its necessity. After all, if AGI takes over, all there is left is etiquette.

​​Dress code: Business Formal

​Rundown:

​3:00 – 3:25
Doors Open + Welcome Drinks

​3:30 – 3:45
Introductions and Opening Remarks with Team Slow

3:50 – 4:15
Physical Grooming and Style with Matt Mullenax (Founder, Huron)

4:20– 4:45
Hosting the Perfect Event with David Litwak (Founder, Maxwell Social) and Andrew Yeung (Fibe, Partner at Next Wave NYC, ex-Google, Meta)

4:50 – 5:15
AI Etiquette: Putting AI/human relationships in their place with Amelia Miller (Human-AI relationship coach, ex-VP at Insight Partners)

5:15– 5:30
15-minute break

5:35 – 6:00
Fundraising Etiquette 101 with Kevin Colleran (MD, Slow), Yoni Rechtman (Partner, Slow), and Aaron Harris (Magid & Co, ex-YC Partner)

6:05 – 6:30
Fine Dinning Etiquette with Surprise Guest

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6:30 – 7:00 PM
Graduation Ceremony and Drinks

​Attendance will be deliberately limited. Applications will be reviewed strictly in the order received, and once the room is filled, it shall remain so.

​Please note that press will be in attendance and any remarks made during the event may be covered.