Silicon Valley is getting a crash course in adulting, and it’s not your typical coding bootcamp.

Tech founders are trading in their hoodies and ripped jeans for tailored suits and a crash course in how to actually function in polite society. Sam Lessin, a venture capitalist with big etiquette dreams, recently hosted a “Finishing School” for tech’s bright young things at the Four Seasons, complete with caviar lessons and fashion shows.

From Nerds to Networkers

Imagine a room full of code-writing prodigies learning the art of the perfect handshake and which wine pairs best with seafood. These aren’t your typical tech bros - they’re aspiring entrepreneurs desperate to shed their socially awkward personas. Some founders admitted they needed to learn how to be “less feral” in professional settings.

Fashion Meets Function

The event was part networking, part social experiment. Models strutted designer looks worth more than some startup seed rounds, while founders took furious notes on everything from conversation starters to office decorum. Pro tip: asking “What are you streaming on Netflix?” is apparently now considered sophisticated small talk.

The Silicon Valley Transformation

Lessin’s message was clear: tech isn’t just about building cool products anymore. It’s about looking and acting the part. “Tech is no longer playful and cute,” he declared. “It’s taking people’s jobs and changing environments”. Translation? Time to level up your social game, tech nerds.

Whether this is a genuine cultural shift or just another Silicon Valley performance remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain - these founders are ready to bump caviar like true professionals.