FIND YOUR PEOPLE

It’s a fundamental human need to feel like we’re relevant, that someone understands us, that we’re not alone. Every now and then, we’re lucky enough to come into contact with someone who inspires us to be our best selves, or opens up our eyes to alternative possibilities. Real relationships have the transformative power to unlock potential we could never have realized on our own. But how do we make it easier to find these people, for everyone?

TableTribes uses food and drink as a vehicle to facilitate more meaningful face-to-face interactions.

Our approach includes a web/mobile platform that people can use for daily engagement (currently in product development) and a collaborative special event/micro-conference framework to bring together larger groups and communities.

TableTribes Picnics are independently organized by local Planning Committees who use our collaborative framework to bring different perspectives together around food, drink, and a universally human topic selected out of a fortune cookie.

Started in Washington DC, past participants include leaders and passionate knowledge-seekers in the arts, media, design, science, music, food, education, politics, religion, business and technology. Groups around the country are beginning to host their own.

Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, and limited to just 40 people per event. Register to attend.

Picnics can also be tailored for internal team building, community and brand outreach,
relationship-building efforts for members of your organization, fundraising, as part of a larger
conference or event programming, and more. Contact us for more information.

TEAM

Hosan Lee

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Founder/CEO of TableTribes. Dedicated to building practical consumer applications that specifically prioritize core social intelligence skills. Can be found anywhere in the vicinity of baked goods and beverages.

David Ramsey

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Director of Project/DC Practice Director for CEI America. Over 15 years of experience in software development and managing software engineering groups. Past clients include the House of Representatives and Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

ADVISORS

Angelique Augereau

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Co-founder/President of Zafu. Seasoned entrepreneur and former management consultant with McKinsey. PhD in Management & Economics from the Kellogg School of Management. Culinary expert, climber, and speed queen.

Bethany Tucke

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Managing Director of Exponential Interactive in NYC. Strategic brand management experience includes agency (tomato UK), brand (NIKE) and nonprofit (The Andy Warhol Museum) clients.

Bonard Molina Garcia

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Principal, Windrose LLP. Formerly with Arnold & Porter. JD from Georgetown University. Passionate about family, CrossFit, and premium tequila and mezcal.

Chris Diehl

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Senior Data Scientist at Jive Software. PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Interested in exploring next-generation platforms that support connection, engagement and coordinated action.

SPECIAL THANKS

 
Kalsoom Lakhani, Marjo Koivisto, Leslie Cauley, Holly Jones, Erin Harbaugh, Joseph Katona, Colin Crowell, Robert Egger, Jennifer Vinson, Tom Gorman, Jessica Rich, Eric Weiner, Olivia Khalili, Matteo Pistono, Monica Garry, Robb Duncan, Violeta Edelman, Christopher Boutlier, Z. Michael Wang, Rachel Cothran, Eli Hengst, Clinton Bowman, Katalina Mayorga, Kate McElligott, Emily Hagel, Marc O’Brien, Rob Clayton, Ravikanth Rao, Sato Bon, Ryan Holladay, Tim Luym, Jamil Poonja, Derek Brown, Soung Wiser, David Batista, Alpa Shah, Serena Kafeyah, Tricia Martin-Owen, Bob Boilen, Matt Gross, Erin O’Brien, Linda Jeng, James Kerns, Eric Schulze, Adrian Hänni. And of course, Mom.

THE RELATIONSHIP ERA

At a very basic human level, we are defined by the networks and communities to which we belong. When asked to describe ourselves, we reply by talking about our relationships to people and places as members of nations, religion, ethnic groups, political parties, neighborhoods, social groups or families; as employees; as participants of clubs and organizations. Through membership within these groups, we make statements about the kind of people, beliefs and values that we want to be associated with, and ultimately, the kinds of people we believe we are.

Our identities, no longer confined to physical limitations, are fluid and connected to more people than ever. Unfortunately, research has been tracking the alarming decline of face-to-face connectivity and empathy levels over the past few decades as we’ve focused on the quantity versus the depth and quality of our daily relationships. People are increasingly eating alone, living alone, and participating less in the real world around them.

TableTribes tackles the growing issue of widespread social isolation by creating fun and easy opportunities for people to have meaningful interactions with one another. Neuroscientists and specialists in human connectivity agree that one of the most tangible indicators of happiness is a person’s level of satisfaction with the relationships around them. We believe we can contribute to creating a healthy and productive global society by helping lay the foundation for a healthy and productive individual.