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😋The Lunchmeet Story

☕How coffeechats turned into a Billion dollar business

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In the startup ecosystem, it’s all about getting connected and connected with the right people at the right place at the right time.

In 2016 a young entrepreneur based in San Francisco noticed a common issue: professionals had to network, but they couldn’t find the right individual at the right time.

Traditional networking gatherings weren’t effective anymore, and a lot was missing.

Convinced with his Idea that great conversations lead to fantastic opportunities Andrew envisioned an app that would pair professionals based on industry, interests, and availability.

He called it Lunchmeet-a, a platform that made networking possible with just a cup of coffee or while having lunch. The most interesting conversations occur during eating and drinking, so why not with an investor, partner, or a potential mentor?

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Networking is one of the top skills required to succeed in entrepreneurship and in life.

As Lunch Meet grew, it faced competition from big brands such as LinkedIn and Meetup, but their quick and one-to-one connections made them win, as others focused on big events.

By 2023, kunchmeet had over 10 million active users and was generating good revenue through premium subscriptions and corporate partnerships.

Seeing its true potential a big networking company acquired the business for $1.2 billion.

Today, lunch meet remains one of the favourite among professionals for a quick meeting able to create meaningful networking experiences.

It’s interesting how a simple Idea can change the world networks, enabling people to connect better.

Benefits from Networking

Expand your opportunities

Every person you meet opens you a door full of opportunities, you never know who leads you to a door full of success.

Grow your knowledge

The same happens with knowledge, every new person has something to teach you in life, never underestimate anyone and always open your arms to receive knowledge and advice.

Boost your confidence

Communicating with different people every day, not only increases your communication skills but also boosts your confidence.

Build your personal Brand

As you discover new people, and explore new opportunities, you also increase your reach for your personal brand.

Even if you are not providing any service or selling a product, you build up a loyal audience which you can leverage in the long term.

People often misjudge that having millions of connections makes you great, but as always it's not about the quantity but the quality, even a small group of a thousand with a deeper connection means more than fake connections.

To succeed in networking it all comes in being consistent, everyday learning, and improving.

Stay on the track and enjoy your journey!

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