The image of Silicon Valley tech founders is being reshaped. So says Sam Lessin, founder of Slow Ventures, a generalist venture capital firm, who hosted an "Etiquette Finishing School" for young Y ...

That effort to re-civilize — or perhaps de-start-up — aspiring young tech founders was the focus of a recent Washington Post article describing how “Tech bros head to etiquette camp as Silicon Valley ...

San Francisco — Strolling into the Four Seasons Hotel, wearing a suit on a recent Wednesday, artificial intelligence start-up founder Nikolas Huebecker resembled a conventional business executive.

“In Silicon Valley circles, it’s widely understood that Lessin and Zuckerberg are friends. Her husband, Sam Lessin, is a former Facebook executive and longtime Zuckerberg confidant.” —AD ...

CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses what tech themes investors should watch in 2026 with Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free ...