Startup Grind events create a friendly environment for getting to know one another through the universally understood language of food and drinks. Whether it’s pizza and soda or a fully sponsored buffet and bar, adding food to the event creates a more social atmosphere and encourages people to stay longer.
It will allow employees to come directly after work, while it gives entrepreneurs an excuse to take a break from working on their startups by combining networking with necessary nourishment. Having food is genuinely a deciding factor for some attendees, as it going to a regular after-work networking event without food may mean skipping dinner.
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> Offset cost of your food purchase by negotiating a bulk order of food. Talk directly with the owner to understand what it would take to receive food for a sponsorship spot alone or at cost.
> Serving alcohol is optional, and will differ by each country and chapter.
> Serve food at the beginning of the event in an easily approachable location to facilitate mingling from the beginning of the event.