Any alternative suggestions to introduce players to each other in a new campaign?

Hi there, new DM here and I am starting my first campaign with my friends this coming weekend. We all very new to D&D, my players more so than myself (I've been playing for a few months now).

I am trying to figure out an interesting way to introduce the players to one another other than the typical "You find yourselves sitting in a tavern" scenario.

If you have any suggestions for possible ways to do this or just advice for new players in general that would be awesome!