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About Think&Drink Different

Who I Am
Hi, I’m Ira Melkman — the person behind Think&Drink Different.
By day, I work in User Experience with nearly 20 years in tech. By heart, I’m endlessly curious. I studied cognitive psychology and philosophy of science, and I’ve always been drawn to big questions and sharp minds.

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Why I Started This
After years of chasing new perspectives through talks and courses, something always felt missing. I wanted depth without distance. Experts without the stage. A space where people could think, learn, and talk—together, over a drink.
So I built it.

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What It’s About

Think&Drink Different brings science, philosophy, psychology, and more into everyday spaces. Each event features a live talk by a scholar or expert—followed by real conversation.
Big ideas, made social.

 

What Makes It Different

I only started this recently—but I’ve been that person in the back row of lectures and talks for years. Now, I’m flipping the format. No stages. No distance. Just brilliant minds in the same room, sharing the kinds of ideas that keep you thinking long after the night ends.
I’m constantly on the hunt for speakers who can not only go deep, but make you care. 

 

What You Can Expect

Curious people. Good drinks. A space that’s smart but not stiff.
Come solo or with friends. No PhD required—just curiosity.
This isn’t about watching from the sidelines. It’s about joining the conversation.

Let me know if you'd like a shorter version for mobile or a variant that fits into a slide.