Reasonable questions. Honest answers.

What's the difference between the formats?

There are three. Pitch A Pal: you pitch a friend in three honest minutes — they're brought to the room by your recommendation. Pitch Your Future Friend: you share your own deck — a small, honest pitch for the kind of people you're looking to find. Both: a hybrid evening where some people pitch friends, others share their own decks, and a few do both. The format chip on each event page tells you which one you're walking into.

Can I just share a Future Friend deck without pitching anyone?

Yes. On Future Friend and Both events, you can come without a nominee — your own deck does the introducing for you. No live performance required. You can also publish your deck to the Wanted Wall so it lives beyond a single evening.

What's a Both (hybrid) event?

A room where two kinds of pitches sit side by side — pitches for friends you're bringing, and Future Friend decks from people looking for new connections. You choose how you want to participate when you register, and you can change your mind up to a week before.

Is this a dating event?

No, and also: not exactly not. People come for friendship, conversation, professional kinship, the occasional spark. We don't optimize for romance, but we don't forbid chemistry either.

Is this networking?

Also no. There are no name tags announcing job titles. Pitches are about the person, not the LinkedIn page.

Do I have to pitch someone?

Most attendees either pitch someone, are being pitched, or both. There are usually a few spaces reserved per event, though, for non-pitching attendees.

What if I'm shy?

Many of our favourite people are. The room is structured so you can be quiet and still part of it — pitches do a lot of the introduction work for you.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Sure, if they're someone you'd feel is worth a pitch, even if not that day. They'd need to sign up for their own ticket, and if approved, they join as a recommended attendee. Everyone comes recommended.

What does it cost?

It depends on the event. Some are free, others ask for a contribution toward the evening — venue, food, beverages, photography. The amount is always shown on the event page before you register. Hosts and core inviters come as our guests, and you can add a tip for the host at checkout.

What if I have to cancel?

Tell us as soon as you can — you can cancel yourself from your account page, and we'll release your seat to someone on the list. If you cancel more than 24 hours before the event, any contribution you made becomes a credit toward a future event, held in your account. Cancel inside the last 24 hours and we can't hold the credit — the food and drinks are already ordered. If we cancel or move an event, you're refunded.

Is this safe?

We moderate. We have a Code of Conduct. Contact details are never shared automatically. Consent isn't a footnote — it's the format.