The Influencers Dinner is a secret dining experience started in New York in 2009 by behavior scientist and social engineer
Jon Levy.
Twelve thought leaders, tastemakers, and influencers from various industries attend each dinner. During the course of the experience they are not allowed to discuss their professional career, or share their last name. The dinner has a community design where Jon guides all attendees through the preparation of the meal. Once seated and eating guests take turns guessing what their fellow attendees do professionally.
Dinner structure
The Influencers Dinner is known for being highly structured.
* The guest list is kept secret.
* Guests do not know one another beforehand.
* Guests are asked not to discuss their work or achievements.
* All attendees help prepare a simple meal where no cooking experience is necessary.
* Once seated at the dinner table, all attendees take turns guessing what fellow guest's professions.
* After dinner the
salon begins. During this portion musicians, comedians, and magicians perform, or speakers present ideas.
Attendees
The guests have ranged from entertainment stars, athletes, scientists, business leaders, artists, and royalty.
Although membership is kept secret several participants have been public about their attendance these include:
Cameron Winklevoss
Cameron Howard Winklevoss (born August 21, 1981) is an American cryptocurrency investor and Olympic rower, who (with his brother) founded Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini cryptocurrency exchange. He competed in the men's pair rowing eve ...
,
Andre Royo
Andre Royo (born July 18, 1968) is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is best known for his role as Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins on the HBO crime drama series ''The Wire'', and his appearances on ''Fringe'', ''Party Down'', ''How to Make I ...
,
Tamsen Fadal,
Bill Phillips, Dan King,
Anton Fig.
Matt Pinfield
Matthew Pinfield (born May 28, 1961) is an American television host, disc jockey, and music executive. He first reached national prominence as VJ on MTV. He served two stints as the host of the alternative music program ''120 Minutes'', from 19 ...
,
Andy Frankenberger,
Esther Dyson
Esther Dyson (born 14 July 1951) is a Swiss-born American investor, journalist, author, commentator and philanthropist. She is the executive founder of Wellville, a nonprofit project focused on improving equitable wellbeing. Dyson is also an ang ...
,
Cindy Gallop
Lucinda Lee Gallop (born 1 February 1960) is an English advertising consultant, founder and former chair of the US branch of advertising firm Bartle Bogle Hegarty, and founder of the IfWeRanTheWorld and MakeLoveNotPorn companies. According to t ...
have also attended past dinners.
References
External links
* {{official website, http://www.influencersdinner.com, Influencedinners.com
Cuisine of New York City
Secret societies in the United States