Moreover I’d like to make another point here,to think of it,a “focussed” fair involving young fresh startups showcasing their products in a particular domain can be an amazing place to find customers and potential business partners or for mergers and stuff.

Now, I realize that my idea of event is actually quite focussed. It is not just about finding co-founders, mentors, etc. It is about demoing your idea to people. Usually, startups demo their products. Similarly, people can demo their startup ideas in an unconference manner. This could be just another way to connect potential entrepreneurs, I guess.

First of all, I’m glad that you made it to the event and found it useful.

The issue with finding co-founders, mentors and all slightly becomes a tricky game. Let me give you a parallel. People meet each other all the time on the streets, in the malls, in libraries etc and everyone is at one point or other looking for something – a relationship, a friend, an activity partner etc. But how many of us actually find any of those “just on the street” ?

The reason is partly cause intentions are unknown and we are scared of finding those intentions out.

The deal with Startup Lunch, precisely like speed dating is to lay forth the intentions – Hey I am here for either hiring, or to get hired, and things become so much simpler. The minute you say co-founders, etc etc, there is going to be a crowd, and soon it will be a barcamp all over and nobody would know who is there for what, and fear asking someone because of the uncertaintly and it will all go back to life in the street again.

Focused events = more productivity. That’s the mantra Afterall when you are running a startup, time matters a lot. You dont have a whole lot of that.