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... at a Y Combinator event. I've been to several (scientific) conferences including babies. They sometimes make a small disturbance, but I don't think anyone
by misnome 2y ago
... at a Y Combinator event.
I've been to several (scientific) conferences including babies. They sometimes make a small disturbance, but I don't think anyone has ever taken offence at this.
> I'm not naming this woman because I think the problem is bigger than me or her.
Probably A Better Person than I, but I'm in the privileged position of not being a man and not trying start a career. A YCombinator representative suggesting that a mother with a baby leaves in a talk specifically in a talk on "Mothering experience while starting a business" seems to send a very strong signal about what Y Combinator thinks of this situation.
- gwervc 2y agoI would be kinda mad if someone came with a (noisy) baby during a presentation of a conference paper I spend months working on, plus facing the stress of selection. They are professionals to keep care of them when needed, there is no valid reason besides saving a few bucks bringing a baby there.