It's interesting how animated and expressive both pg and Jessica are. I remember noticing in multiple pg interviews how much facial expressions are used, and Jessica is the same way. They move their eye-brows, modulate their voices, their smile, lean into the camera, use manual gestures, etc.
It definitely comes off as friendly and engaging, but could probably be intimidating in something like the YC interview setting.
I also wonder if one didn't rub off on the other (we unconsciously pick up the mannerisms of our peers), or if it's one reason they get along so well.
How does Rtm find time to work on YC while being a prof at MIT? Does he do much of the work from boston? Or does he split his time 50/50 between the coasts?
I actually think it's the opposite. I find that when talking to someone I'm watching their face for expressions. PG and JL come across as completely open and their expressiveness helps you feel like you understand what they're thinking/how they're feeling. On the other hand, Rtms' stone-faced-ness can be intimidating because you don't know what he's actually thinking.
Interestingly enough, there is a danger in that because you might tend to focus on just the people who are responding when everyone there is important.
It definitely comes off as friendly and engaging, but could probably be intimidating in something like the YC interview setting.
I also wonder if one didn't rub off on the other (we unconsciously pick up the mannerisms of our peers), or if it's one reason they get along so well.