I'm a bit confused at face value. One headline suggests you'll get the benefits from a formal business education, another suggests business training with business leaders, another pointing towards conferencing with "business leaders" for outsourced consulting. What exactly is this? All three areas are of personal interest to me (in producing/consuming education products), yet it just seems like an opaque funnel towards executive training. What value in discrediting MBA programs if those results are not articulated to target users (even though I agree MBA's are of low value and higher education turned into a racket)? Furthermore, if problem-posed with the notion that education is never politically neutral and designed to oppress or liberate others, who exactly is this education product for if it doesn't advertise worker education, unionization strategies, and workplace democracy? Hunters & Makers: Two insightful articles that illuminate these points clearly: David Graeber "On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs" https://www.strike.coop/bullshit... Bob Black "The Abolition of Work" https://theanarchistlibrary.org/...

I recall speaking at a Brunchwork event last year https://www.facebook.com/events/... . The community was exceptional and the event was very well executed. I can't wait to try the Brunchwork at home version and see how I can keep learning here.

Hi everyone! 👋 Thanks for the hunt, @chrismessina When I was priced out of the MBA 5 years ago, I set out to reimagine business education. Behaviorist Jon Levy and I deconstructed the MBA and reverse engineered the benefits. Our co-learning model is cost-effective and fits neatly into a busy professional’s routine. The value prop 🤝 A network of smart peers and business leaders 🎤 Dynamic knowledge of business trends and skills, without the debilitating debt 📈 Access to career opportunities Something unexpected happened: As many MBA alumni joined brunchwork as would-be students. We realized that the MBA’s biggest flaw is that it’s an intermittent solution for a rapidly-changing world. We need continuous learning to thrive. When the pandemic hit, 100% of our revenue was in jeopardy. brunchwork 1.0 was centered on in-person learning. We built brunchwork 2.0 to be digital first. While we no longer serve a meal, we recreated everything else online. “brunchwork at home” members: 📝 Learn actionable strategies from top business leaders 💡 Pitch ideas & get feedback 🌐 Make meaningful professional connections in breakout groups We’re rapidly innovating in online education. Look out for a BIG launch this Fall.

Went to quite a few of these as I was starting my first business to network and learn. Super high quality lineup of professionals, business leaders, and mentors. Would recommend for aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals looking for an edge, and people trying to make new & interesting friends.

Attended the virtual Brunchwork featuring Barstool CEO Erika Nardini a few weeks ago. Great interview with a good q&a at the end. Lot's of useful insights shared by Erika. Will definitely be attending future virtual/live Brunchworks.

I've participated in two brunchwork events this spring/summer and I really want to emphasize the fact that I actively participated. There have been so many attempts at virtual learning and networking and events often are one-way and just background noise. With brunchwork, the speakers are top-notch and engaging and the breakout rooms are thoughtfully facilitated. Excited to see where Paulina and team take this product and highly recommend!

@paulina_karpis is awesome! I have been a member of Brunchwork for 2 years and have enjoyed attending both in-person and virtual events. All the guest speakers are world class and very generous with their knowledge! Looking forward to my next virtual ,non-webinar interactive event at Brunchwork.

Brunchwork has a great list of people who are both high level and accessible/open to conversations. I have always enjoyed the in person groups and am sure the online will be great as well.

I'm a big fan of brunchwork! The quality of speakers and the community they created is one I'm very happy to be a part of.

I’ve been to many in person Brunchworks, and am always extremely impressed by the caliber of speakers and fellow learners. This new chapter of Brunchwork is so exciting - congrats on an amazing expansion!

Is the MBA worth it, especially from the brand name and prestigious names like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Wharton, etc? I have been asked this question many times by those who were aspiring to join one of the leading schools or had been admitted. My standard response has always been that the greatest value you get for spending $200K on a good MBA school is the community and the almuni network it gives you access to. Regarding the education, not so much. Which brings me to the value of Brunchwork. If you aspire to be part of a startup ecosysten or wish to start your own company, it provides a great platform to learn and connect with other people who can help you. It is also equally great platform for professional development. It makes it easier for you to reach out to the people who matter for your success (without having to pay that $200K). I have been a member since their first event in San Francisco. Occasionally dropping in for in-person sessions, because the food was great :) Due to my travels I missed many of the sessions that were interesting. With the in-person events the interaction was only restricted to the local people. While I still miss the food, ever since the Covid forced the events to go virtual, Brunchwork has increased its value. Because now you can interact with more people and from different places. I am able to connected with more people than was possible at the in-person events. The virtual events and workshops (Brunchwork at Home) has continued all the good things about the in-person events. It now gives a larger selection of events to attend from other cities along with the recorded sessions in case you miss it. My analogy is that Brunchwork is an elevator for the startup ecosystem aspirants saving them a long staircase climb. The future of education is changing in a big way and Covid situation has amplified that need. The remote, online and virtual personalized way of learning is going to change how people get educated and how it is imparted. It also lowers the cost for those that want to learn. We are now in an age where what you learnt could get obsolete as the rate at which technology is changing is accelerating. That means the future belongs to continuous education. No longer will your degree suffice. More relevant will be how updated your knowledge is to the current needs. Brunchwork is filling that void. I have watched Brunchwork grow and it is fantastic at what it already does, but I see a brighter future with more opportunities for it to expand its portfolio of offerings. It has a sound foundation to build on. It has already succeeded in building a community. I like the direction it is going in.

Brunchwork has been a very rewarding experience for me. Aside from meeting inspiring brunchwork members who are hustling, constantly learning and teaching others, many are finding a lot of success in their businesses, and sharing experiences and our network with each other -- I've had a fun opportunity to interview many of the speakers hosted. The quality of knowledge around industry, investing, building a successful business, trends and other fun tidbits that the speakers share is very high and goes into deeper detail than what I'll find at other similar kinda of events. Highly recommend. But like anything else, you get what you put into it! So following up and building a relationship with some of the people I've met has been the most rewarding part of this.

The idea sounds great, but their platform and service are terrible. A few thoughts: - The pricing structure is unclear, and they don't communicate it until you ask. - I signed up and received a welcome email, but my login only came hours later - I was unable to watch one of the events because they didn't send me the link - They sent an email with the wrong time for one of their events, leading me to join an hour later and miss it - The process seems overcomplicated. Even as a member, you need to wait for them to send you a Zoom link. Once you try to join the Zoom link, they have to approve you. - The website UX is also awful. - I canceled my membership and still get emails - I did not participate in one of their events and they tagged me on it on LinkedIn as if I had participated, and there's no option to untag yourself. I was also not consulted if they could tag me. Given that a lot of people could use this for networking, that felt a little invasive for me. Anyway, great idea, but it's just not there yet.

Best collaborative platform for speaker Engagement. I have been to quite a few interactive sessions, be it be in the premise or online, but Brunchwork remains the best in terms of the way its conducted, how you can interact with speakers, ask questions, or pitch. Keep the great work going!!!

I love Brunchwork! 1. I get to meet so many awesome people (ambitious movers and shakers)! 2. It takes me outside of my daily "mental zone" as I interact with other attendees and grapple with the ideas they introduce. 3. The headline speakers are stellar and I always learn from what they share with us.

I've attended both in-person and virtual Brunchwork events over the last few years, and I've enjoyed and learned from every event I've attended! Not only do you get to hear from and speak to accomplished speakers, but the events emphasize allow you to interact with the broader community in both workshops and casual settings. Can't wait for the next event!

Benefited and Loved brunchwork's model so much, that despite my awfully busy schedule, I volunteered to help with it! And, I did a few times pe-covid I just wanted to stay open and thrive. It was a great in person experience and will be much more fantastic as a remote offering now.

Short answer: HECK YES. Long answer: What an experience! I can honestly tell you I never in a million years would have thought that I’d get the opportunity to connect so intimately with the CMO of Vayner Media, which is a company I have followed for 10+ years. The fact that she’s a woman in an executive leadership role and a genuinely lovely human being just wrapped it all up with a neat little bow. What a privilege it was to be able to participate, listen, and learn from Andrea Sullivan. The breakout session was engaging, thought-provoking, and fun. I loved getting the chance to genuinely and authentically connect with other people - especially given the current circumstances of most of our work being remote. It felt a little like having a coffee (or wine) with work friends who came ready and willing to share their wisdom and ideas on how to make your challenges easier. I can't wait for the next one.

Paulina has done a great job building Brunchwork! I have been a member of Brunchwork for a long time, and I am always impressed by the amazing speakers Brunchwork invites for each event. The quality of knowledge sharing is top-notch, the experience is friendly and interactive, for both in-person and at-home sessions. I have been running my digital business for 10+ years, but I keep learning new and helpful things each time. Thank you!

As both a promotional partner and customer of Brunchwork events in Los Angeles, it has been a luxury gaining intimate educational and networking experiences I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. Fairly priced!