Founder's Salon: Met Gala Edition
Founder’s Salon: Met Gala Edition (Plus VIP Tour)
An afternoon of art, fashion, and founder community
Join us for an exclusive edition of The Founder’s Salon—a curated cultural experience designed for founders, creatives, and investors to connect through art and conversation. This edition takes us to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a private guided tour of the 2025 Met Gala exhibition, followed by intimate networking with fellow visionaries.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – Guided Tour
Step into the world of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, the 2025 Met Gala exhibition celebrating the legacy of Black fashion and the transformative power of tailored menswear. This compelling exhibit highlights Black dandyism as both a style and a social strategy—showcasing garments, photographs, paintings, and decorative arts from the 18th century to the present.
The tour will be led by Yang Hsu—art dealer, artist, and educator. Yang holds an MFA from Tufts University and leads tours at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. He also co-directs Ruomu Gallery in Taipei, bringing a global lens to the conversation.
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Founder Networking & Community Gathering
Following the tour, connect with fellow founders, creatives, and investors over coffee or wine inside the museum or on the Met steps (weather permitting). This is a space to share ideas, explore future collaborations, and be inspired by each other’s journeys—all within one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions.
📍 Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
📅 Date: Saturday, May 24
🕑 Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
🎟️ Guided Tour Fee: $40/person | Early Bird Before May 18th: $30 (Met Admission Pay What You Wish)