Tarek Arafat
Co-founder of Table One, a membership platform that helps diners access high-demand restaurant reservations in New York; bootstrapped founder who grew Table One to meaningful ARR, high margins, and community-led fundraising.
Best podcasts with Tarek Arafat
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Feb 24, 2026 • 59min
281 - Best of 2025! 99% Margins, Zero Ads: Inside Table One's Unconventional Success with Tarek Arafat
Tarek Arafat, co-founder of Table One and bootstrapped builder who solved NYC reservation scalping. He recounts building a $200K ARR product with 99% margins and zero paid ads. Talks live-notify product mechanics, surging growth after a New Yorker feature, shutdown-and-relaunch lessons, and an unusual community-driven fundraising approach.
Jul 28, 2025 • 59min
210 - Outrageous Membership Platform Success! 99% Margins and Zero Ads with Tarek Arafat
Tarek Arafat, co-founder of Table One, shares his journey in creating a successful membership platform that secures sought-after restaurant reservations in NYC. Discover how he tackled the scalping epidemic, turning a personal need into a booming business with nearly 99% margins and zero paid ads. Tarek reveals the pivotal moment when being featured in The New Yorker skyrocketed their growth and discusses the challenges of overcoming early setbacks. He also explores innovative investment strategies and the powerful impact of community involvement in their success.
