Penny Grant

Penny Grant went from lawyer to founder and CEO, and now presents and hosts events. Through Drool Experiences, the Melbourne food experiences and events platform she founded, she has personally hosted more than 200 events, virtual and in person. The range is wide: culinary classes, weddings and funerals as MC, hens and bucks parties, networking nights and women in business events, singles nights, product launches and end-of-year parties. Yahoo, PayPal and Google have all had her host their functions. She's been a guest on panels and podcasts, works in events and innovation at Coles, and is an ambassador for SodaStream. Food is her way of getting strangers talking, and she brings high energy and an inclusive spirit to the room. She's insured, holds RSA certification, and travels up to 50 km.