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June 16, 2021 | Tom Ballard

Lunchpool celebrating “National Take Back the Lunch Break” tomorrow

Knoxville Entrepreneur Alex Abell is at it again, but this time with an event that Lunchpool has organized itself along with SpatialChat, Jackbox Games and Bitesquad.

Tomorrow (June 18) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. EDT, there’s a celebration of what Abell says is “the coolest-sounding national holiday ever. It’s “National Take Back the Lunch Break” that serves as a reminder of how important it is to pull yourself away from the desk for a break. “Join us to enjoy hearing about some of the coolest technologies that are connecting people together, experience them for yourself, and engage in Lunchpool’s immersive experience,” Abell says.

Among the elements he’s showcasing are:

  • AI Powered Pizza Delivery that is synchronized, roboticized nationwide pizza delivery;
  • Watercoolingthat offers breakout rooms where you can discuss the hottest TV shows; and
  • Virtual Photo Boothwhere participants can s ay cheese and get a take-home picture to save the memory of their best break ever!

As of mid-week, nearly 300 people had indicated plans to attend through the Facebook and LinkedIn pages or on the Eventbrite link. There’s also a short promotional video at this link.


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