We love IRL. And it shows.
Last month we had some great human to human meetups. Learning, eating, building and connecting in ways that wouldn’t be possible without AI. It’s what brings us joy and makes us a stronger community.
LBL meet up at the Baramore in Newton.
Big thanks to John Slocum who hosted us at the Baramore in Newton a few weeks ago. Want to be an LBL host? Just pick a spot and we’ll come to you. LBL gets the food, and everyone buys their own bevs. Pretty sweet reason to meet up with friends and meet some new people near you, too.
Why in-person matters this month.
Cold email is dying. AI is filtering your inbox. The thing that can't be replaced -- real rooms with real people building real things together.
That's what May is about. Come for the tools. Stay for the community. Leave with something that actually works.
Here's what's on the calendar:
Boston Tech Week Picks
FREE EVENTS | May 27 & 28
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 - 11:00 PM | 101 Arch Street, Boston | Free
Thirty seconds. One elevator. $100,000 on the line.
Founders pitch their companies in a literal elevator for a shot at $100K. Round 2 of this competition is happening during Tech Week with passed hors d'oeuvres 🍔, an open bar 🍷, and some serious energy in the room.
Karen will be there as “AI Barbie,” serving as a :30 elevator Judge - come see what the fuss is all about.
Business casual to semi-formal. Only a few spots left.
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Thursday, May 28 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | The Greenway, Boston | Free
We are hosting this one with our friends at unBurnt. And it is exactly what it sounds like.
Ninety minutes on the Greenway. Fresh air, grass, sleep masks (yup you get your own!), and zero agenda. After two days of panels and pitches and networking energy, your nervous system will thank you.
Bring a blanket if you have one. Leave your pitch deck behind.
LBL June Workshops (almost sold out) 🔥
This month there is something for everyone. For people who are trying to build their first AI and marketing automations, to overscheduled parents who need a chief household officer, jump in while there are still seats available.
Hands-on | Limited Seats
Wednesday, June 4 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | VIRTUAL | $299
This one is for life outside the office. Build a shared family brain for your household: schedules, medical info, allergies, routines, all in one place. Any family member can access and update it without a lengthy briefing.
No tech experience required. Just a Claude Pro account and an extended lunch hour.
Tuesday, June 10 | In-Person | 100 Summer Street, Boston | $299
AI is a tool, not a replacement for relationships. This workshop is for founders, solo operators, and small business owners who want to use AI intentionally without losing the human touch that makes their business work.
You will leave with:
2-3 workflows you can implement the following week
A clear framework for where AI helps (and where it hurts)
A 1-year Launch by Lunch community subscription
HALF SOLD OUT
Tuesday, June 24 | In-Person | Boston | $299
This is our most popular workshop and seats are going fast. You will build a personal AI system that connects your email, calendar, docs, CRM, and notes into one daily briefing. Designed for busy professionals who want to stop drowning in admin and start spending time where it counts.
Includes a virtual follow-up Q&A session on June 26.
See you out there,
Karen, Ariel and the Launch by Lunch team
Launch by Lunch
P.S. Each in-person workshop is capped small on purpose. If you've been on the fence, now's the time. Last session sold out in 48 hours.