LetsLunch and Network

Founded in 2010 by database engineer Syed Shuttari, LetsLunch is a professional matchmaking service that allows you to make the most out of your lunches by meeting other professionals relevant to you. Shuttari developed the idea for LetsLunch after interacting with many “smart, savvy, successful people” during his lunchtimes in Silicon Valley. You can sign up for LetsLunch with your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account. After you've identified your interests and your profile has been set up, specify when you're available and how far you can travel. LetsLunch will send you an email two days before telling you who you'll be having lunch with as well as a list of restaurants. Confirm, go to lunch, and network. LetsLunch will ask you to give feedback about the other person later on.

Aside from the United States, LetsLunch is available in Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and most recently, the United Kingdom. The startup also just launched version 3.0 of the service.