Mixed Fame Dinner Tables

A curated dinner event concept that creates valuable connections by strategically mixing different levels of notable people at rotating dinner tables. The format optimizes for meaningful interactions and participation rather than passive attendance.

Key Elements:

  • Table Structure:

    • 1 really famous person per table
    • 2 kind of famous people per table
    • Rest filled with interesting but not famous people
    • 8 people total per table
  • Format:

    • Activity-based tables (eating, poker, etc.)
    • Casual environment for natural conversation
    • Participants rotate between 3-4 tables throughout event
    • Random draws determine table assignments
  • Guest Composition:

    • Famous Hosts: Well-known business people (Andrew Wilkinson, Rob Dyrdek, Balaji)
    • Interesting Participants: People with unique businesses or domain expertise
    • Must be MFM community members/fans
  • Value Proposition:

    • More engaging than watching people talk on stage
    • Creates natural participation
    • Allows meaningful connections between different levels of success/fame
    • Everyone present to get to know each other

The concept focuses on creating an environment where participants actively engage rather than passively observe, leading to more valuable connections and experiences.

04:01 - 05:55
Full video: 54:23
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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