FOUNDERS TABLE: LYON EDITION
40 founders. One long table. Zero pitch decks.
WHY DINNERS?
Founding a company can be lonely. Tablefolk dinners fix that. Every month, we gather founders at every stage around great food and honest conversations about hiring, fundraising, burnout and everything in between. First-time founders welcome.
How it works
- Apply below — takes about 60 seconds.
- Get confirmed within 48 hours.
- Show up hungry.
- Leave with new friends — and probably a co-founder's phone number.
I came for dinner, I left with my first angel investor.
What the evening looks like
- 7:30 PMDoors open — drinks and introductions
- 8:00 PMDinner begins, conversation flows
- 9:30 PMGuided table topics — the real stuff
- 11:00 PMLast call and goodbyes (optional)
Common questions
Who is this for?
Founders at any stage — from idea-stage to Series A and beyond. If you're building something and want honest peer conversations, you belong here.
Is there a fee to attend?
The dinner is covered. Spots are limited and confirmed on a rolling basis so the table stays balanced.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No decks, no pitches, no homework. Just show up ready to talk and listen.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Note them in your application and we'll sort it with the kitchen.
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Apply for your seat
Free to attend · Confirmed within 48 hours
You'll get the venue details and can add the event to your calendar.
Know a founder who needs this dinner?
Forward this page — the more the table, the better the conversation.