Where Hospitality Meets Leadership.
Yannick Bigourdan teaches professionals and companies how to transform dining, hosting, and human connection into powerful tools for influence, trust, and growth.
The Philosophy
In a world obsessed with strategy, numbers, and screens, we often forget that real business still happens between people.
At a table. Over a meal. In a moment of genuine connection.
For over two decades, Yannick Bigourdan has built hospitality brands that do more than serve food; they create belonging, understanding, and loyalty.
Now, he teaches those same principles to professionals and teams who want to lead with intention, presence, and empathy — both inside and outside the boardroom.
What Yannick Does
Speaking Engagements
Transformative keynotes and corporate sessions that reframe hospitality as a leadership discipline. Perfect for executive retreats, conferences, and client-facing teams.
Corporate Training
Immersive workshops that turn hosting, communication, and emotional intelligence into measurable business outcomes.
Courses & Resources
Downloadable masterclasses — including The Art of Dining Like a Pro — for individuals or teams ready to learn at their own pace.
Speaking. Training. Courses.
Each designed to help you and your team unlock hospitality as a business advantage.
The Art of Dining Like a Pro
A corporate masterclass in business hospitality and relationship building.
Is This for You?
Dining isn’t a break from work;
it’s an extension of it.In this signature 90-minute session, Yannick teaches professionals how to turn every client lunch or dinner into a strategic tool for trust, influence, and brand strength.
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Collaborate with Lena
Lena is looking for mind-a-like partners to fund, support, and elevate breakthrough ideas like that bring change.
Why Partner with Lena?
- Proven Track Record: She has backed and scaled multiple multi-million-dollar startups.
- Game-Changing Perspective: She invests in merit, not privilege.
- Global Influence: Her network spans Silicon Valley, London, and beyond.
- Passion for Innovation: She’s not just funding startups, she’s shaping the future.
Is This for You?
If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or corporate partner looking to collaborate, Lena is ready to connect with you.
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