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By Robert White, Editor-In-Chief
In the bustling, high-stakes world of fundraising and networking, Lucy Rogers stands out as a visionary redefining how impactful connections are made. As the co-founder of Just Us, Lucy has transformed traditional networking into a curated, meaningful experience, offering entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and investors the opportunity to forge genuine connections over intimate dinner settings.
Lucy’s journey to this point is as impressive as it is varied. With a background in advertising and entertainment, she worked with global brands like Audi, Adidas, and Samsung, and collaborated with artists like Dua Lipa and A$AP Rocky. Her creative projects have garnered more than 3.5 billion views and earned accolades like two Brit Awards and a nod from NatWest as a Top 10 Entrepreneur of 2022. But for Lucy, it wasn’t just about producing hits; it was about connecting people. "I realized my purpose was to be the glue for people creating massive change in this world," she explained.
That purpose became the foundation for Just Us. Designed to be a "concierge for connection," the company arranges intimate, meticulously curated dinners where participants engage in deep conversations and move tables between courses to meet new guests. The result is an environment fostering authentic, synergistic relationships. "It’s like group therapy meets speed dating," Lucy describes. Guests are invited to share their stories and insights by answering thought-provoking prompts, such as, What’s made you who you are today? or What does success look like to you?
These curated gatherings have helped forge impactful partnerships across industries. Whether the focus is raising funds for biotech innovations or fostering creative collaborations, the dinners deliver results. "Everyone has a need, even billionaires," Lucy said. "It’s about understanding what someone is looking for and creating a space for them to find it."
While the structure of these events might seem straightforward, the impact is anything but. The strategic seating arrangements ensure that clients interact with individuals who align with their objectives and energy, while the intimate atmosphere encourages openness. "People often share things they’ve never shared before, even with strangers," Lucy said, underscoring the transformative nature of these dinners.
Just Us is not just an idea; it’s a growing movement. With events hosted in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and beyond, the company is already a cornerstone for networking among change-makers and high-level investors. Backed by notable partners like Ashley Bell and Bernice King, Just Us has built a reputation as the go-to destination for those seeking to foster meaningful business relationships.
For Lucy Rogers, this is just the beginning. Whether she’s curating a dinner for biotech innovators or facilitating partnerships between global investors, her goal remains the same: to create a ripple effect of positive impact. "I want to help people realize their visions for a better future," Lucy said, a sentiment that resonates in every connection she helps to create.
As Lucy continues to expand Just Us, the company’s ethos of connection, authenticity, and purpose promises to reshape how high-level fundraising is done. And for anyone lucky enough to attend one of her dinners, the experience is nothing short of transformative.
