Welcome to the food sharing economy. From dining platforms that let you eat in locals' homes while traveling to food delivery services that leverage home-cooks, startups are pioneering unique peer-to-peer technologies that aim to upend traditional dining. But the economics are tough. Kitchensurfing and Kitchit both shifted away from peer-to-peer models, and Dinner Lab and Kitchensurfing recently closed shop.

Come hear how a few innovative startups are tackling the food sharing economy and network with the community at our May Food+Tech Meetup. Presenters will do a deep dive into their business models, challenges and lessons learned.

We'll have sustainable fish sausages from Prawn Shop, bowls from INDAY Matcha from MetaMatcha, coffee from Bottlista,beer and more snacks.

Working on a killer peer-to-peer food company? We've left one spot open for the community. Please email nina[at]foodtechconnect[dot]com with more information about your company if you're interested.

SCHEDULE:

6:30 - 7:15:Networking + Snacks

7:15 - 8:45:Presentations + Q&A

8:45 - 9:30:More Networking

CONFIRMED PRESENTERS:

Nick Devane, Co-founder ofHomemade - A suite of software tools that empower cooks to build a brand. Our toolset works across iOS, mobile web, and SMS to help cooks start selling and marketing food they produce at home.

Manal Kahi, Co-founder and CEO ofEat Offbeat-Eat Offbeat delivers authentic ethnic meals that are conceived, prepared and delivered by refugees in NYC. The platform introducesNew Yorkers to new and off-the-beaten-path cuisines all the while creating job opportunities for talented home-cooks who are eager to share their culture through food.

Noah Karesh, Co-Founder and CEO ofFeastly- Aglobal peer to peer marketplace empowering any chef to showcase and hostpop-ups, supper clubs, home dinners, and other food experiences. Through the marketplaceeaters can easily find and attend these unique meals.