Can I Still Use Lunchclub Without Sharing My Google Calendar and Contacts?

Yes, you can still use Lunchclub even if you are unable or unwilling to share your Google calendar and contacts. While these features can enhance the convenience and efficiency of the scheduling process and help Lunchclub suggest more relevant connections, they are not mandatory.

Manual Scheduling and Connection

Without sharing your calendar and contacts, you can still manually schedule your meetings and connect with others based on your preferences. However, it's important to note that some features may be limited or unavailable without full access to your calendar and contacts. These features include real-time scheduling suggestions, automatic connection suggestions, and a more streamlined user experience.

How It Works

The short answer is, "Maybe but you will have to wait a bit to find out." Without your Google calendar and contacts, the initial assessment of your mutual relevance to other users may be delayed. This means that the platform may not immediately show you as having relevant connections on the network.

Why the Delay?

This delay is due to the fact that without a comprehensive vetting process, we cannot be sure that you will derive value from the platform and contribute value to other users. For instance, if someone creates an account with information like 'Bob is passionate about software' and does not authenticate with Google, linking no related information about them online, we would be unable to confirm if Bob is a software engineer from a legitimate company, or a casual internet personality or even a dishonest user.

Verification Process

On the other hand, for many other users, we have other means of establishing that you have mutually relevant connections. For example, if you are a contact of our other existing trusted users, or there is credible information about you on the internet, your account may be approved in hours or days. We will send you an email to notify you of this approval.

Benefits of Sharing

Sharing your Google calendar and contacts can provide several benefits:

Real-time scheduling suggestions, which can save you time and ensure you are meeting with the right people at the right time. Automatic connection suggestions, based on the contacts you share, which can help you discover and connect with potential business partners, mentors, or industry experts. A more personalized and streamlined user experience, as Lunchclub can tailor its recommendations based on your calendar and contact data.

In summary, while sharing your Google calendar and contacts may enhance your experience on Lunchclub, it is not a strict requirement. You can still use the platform for manual scheduling and connection. However, you may experience some limitations until the platform has a better foundation for establishing your mutual relevance to other users.

Key Takeaways:

Signing in with Google can provide more convenient and relevant connections. Manual scheduling and connection can be done without Google access, but with some limitations. The vetting process helps ensure the authenticity and value of users on the platform.

Related Links:

Sign Up for Lunchclub Lunchclub Support Page Google Calendar Settings