Dinner with 5 Product Leaders
Attended by professionals across Product, Design & Engineering
Most networking events aren’t built for you.
Most networking events aren’t built for you.
You’ve shipped products, scaled systems, made tough trade-offs, and handled real pressure. But most events still feel loud, crowded, and surface-level.
SameKind is different.
Just 6 peers at one table, across Product, Design, and Engineering, talking honestly about work, life, and what’s really going on.
No panels. No pitches. Just real conversations and good food.
What Professionals Are Saying
“It’s hard to find people who really get the day-to-day of this work. At that dinner, I did. One of them is now a friend I check in with almost every week.”
– Priya, Senior Frontend Engineer
“I’m usually the one people come to for advice. That night, I got to receive.”
– Jun Wei, Principal Designer Manager
“SameKind reminded me I’m not alone. I met another designer who’s now my go-to sounding board, we message almost weekly. The dinner helped me rethink a feature rollout I’d been wrestling with for weeks”
– Alyssa, Head of Engineering
How It works
Private Community
Ask hard questions, gut-check ideas, unblock yourself, and share what’s not working, with people who understand the job.
Bi-Monthly Dinners
Every two weeks, 6 peers sit down for dinner and real talk. Listen, learn, vent, and get support.
🎟️ Next Dinner: Thursday, 17 April 2026
🕟 6:30-8:30 PM (CDT)
📍Location shared after signup
Once you join, you’ll get:
✅ Instant access to the private WhatsApp group. ✅ A calendar invite for the next event.
Who This Is For
Senior Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers who:
You’re leading teams, making decisions, and want a space to unpack the complexity.
Not for juniors. Not for job seekers. Not for coaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What exactly am I paying for?
A: Two curated small-group dinners a month. Just 6 peers from your city and role. We handle the match, vibe, and venue.
Q: Are meals included?
A: No. Everyone pays for their own meal- like a regular dinner with friends.
Q: Can I try it before committing?
A: Absolutely! Just subscribe and join your first dinner, see how you like it. If it’s not for you, you can cancel before the next one. No hard feelings.
Q: Can I cancel anytime?
A: Absolutely. Cancel before your next billing.
Q: What if I miss a dinner?
A: Just give us a heads-up. We don’t roll over, but there’s always another one coming up.
Q: Who else will be there?
A: You’ll get intros before each dinner. No surprises.
Q: I’m introverted. Will this work for me?
A: Yes. Dinners are small, calm, and welcoming- no networking pressure.
Faces from Past Dinners
From Chicago to Sydney, professionals around the world have joined SameKind dinners.
Become a Member
Share your LinkedIn and WhatsApp to join the SameKind Chicago PED community.
Once you're in, you'll get:
✅ Access to our WhatsApp group
✅ An invite to the next dinner (your seat, if you’d like it)
Membership is $20/ month. You'll only be charged if you are accepted, we'll refund you otherwise, and you can cancel any time.
Not ready yet?
Send us a DM on Instagram or WhatsApp — we’ll answer any questions.
Reach out to us directly on Whatsapp.
