Networking introductions are a lightweight way to build peer relationships across your organization. Think of them as virtual coffee rounds: on a recurring schedule set by your admin (weekly, biweekly, or monthly), you are automatically paired with another member for a brief, informal conversation. The platform handles the matching and the introductions, so you can focus on the conversation itself.
How Pairing Works
Pairings are powered by the same AI engine that drives mentorship matching. The algorithm considers your profile dimensions, including skills, goals, seniority, and department, to find someone whose background complements yours in interesting ways.
The goal is not to pair you with your closest professional twin. It is to create diverse, meaningful conversations across boundaries you might not cross on your own. A product manager might be paired with someone from engineering. A mid-career professional might be introduced to someone at a different stage. These varied pairings tend to produce the most memorable conversations.
The platform also tracks your pairing history to avoid repeating introductions you have already had.
Networking introduction email showing pairing details, conversation prompts, and partner profile information
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Opting In and Out
Participation in networking introductions is optional and organized in groups. Your organization sets up one or more groups, each with its own theme and schedule, and you choose which ones to be part of.
To join a group:
- Open the Networking page from your dashboard (new members also see the available groups on the last step of onboarding). Groups appear in the order your organization set, so the ones listed first are usually the broadest or most recommended
- Each group card shows how often it runs, the date of the next round, and whether it pairs people one to one or in small groups
- Choose Join. You are included from the next round onward
To leave, open the Networking page and use Leave Group on any group under Your Groups, then confirm. Leaving removes you from future rounds in that group. It does not affect any introduction already in progress, it keeps everything already in your history, and you can rejoin later.
Your organization may limit how many groups you can be in at the same time. When a limit is set, the Networking page shows it, and once you reach it you will need to leave a group before joining another. A group your admin has paused still counts toward that limit until you leave it.
Before you can be paired, your profile needs a photo and a bio of at least 30 words. You can join a group before that is done, but you will not be included in a round until your profile is ready.
What to Expect
When a new cycle runs, you will receive an introduction email with:
- Your pairing's name, photo, and a brief profile summary
- Their booking link or contact information if they have shared it
- A few conversation prompts to help break the ice
From there, reaching out is up to you. Some pairs connect over video; others exchange a few emails. There is no required format and no session guide to follow. The introduction is simply the starting point.
After your meeting, the platform will send a short feedback request. Your feedback helps the algorithm improve future pairings and gives you a moment to reflect on the conversation.
Post-introduction feedback prompt asking for a brief rating and optional notes about the conversation
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How This Differs from Mentorship Programs
Networking introductions and mentorship programs serve different purposes, and many members participate in both.
| | Networking Introductions | Mentorship Programs | |---|---|---| | Duration | Single conversation per cycle | Ongoing relationship with multiple sessions | | Structure | Informal, no agenda required | Session guides, goals, and milestones | | Pairings | Rotate each cycle | Fixed for the duration of the program | | Purpose | Broad peer connection | Deep skill development and guidance |
Mentorship is a commitment between two people over time. Networking introductions are lower-stakes and higher-volume, designed for expanding your professional network across the community rather than deepening a single relationship. Both are valuable, and participating in one does not limit your ability to participate in the other.