Launching A Food Business in the Bay: Expert Panel Discussion | SF

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Food trucks, catering services, pop-ups, lunch boxes, high-end restaurants, and even food labs – there’s no doubt that the Bay Area is a great city to try new things, especially when it comes to food. Are you interested in opening your own business or would like to know more about the local food scene?

Free, but an RSVP is required.

Hear from successful entrepreneurs about what it takes to launch, grow and sustain a food business in the Bay Area. Where to start? What are the industry trends? What are the challenges and growth opportunities? What are some of the best practices?

Panel includes:

• Erin Archuleta, Partner at ICHI Sushi + NI Bar
• Sophia Chang, Founder at Kitchener Oakland
• Evan Bloom, Proprietor at Wise Sons Delicatessen
• Nate Keller, Founding Executive Chef at Sprig

Moderated by Krysia Zajonc, CEO and Co-Founder, Local Food Lab

Schedule:

• 6:00 pm (doors open) — Networking reception (beverages, samples and snacks will be served)
• 6:30 pm — Panel discussion and Q&A
• 7:30 pm – Open mic (For anyone who wants to tell the group what they’re working on in the non-tech startup scene)
• 8:00 pm – Networking
• 9:00 pm – Wrap-Up

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.