Neurodivergent?
Networking that doesn't make you work the room
Most networking asks you to walk into a room of strangers and say something clever. Plenty of people hate that. If you have ADHD, you're autistic, you're dyslexic or you just find rooms of strangers hard work, the format is the problem, not you.
Zoco runs on structure. You always know what happens next, who speaks when, and for how long. You don't have to tell us anything to get that.
On Zoom
How the online meetings work for you
Three a month, members only, all run the same way.
The same running order every time
Nick opens, greets everyone by name, explains the format, breakout rooms, then back to close. Go once and you know the shape.
Timed turns, so nobody has to break in
Sixty seconds each in the Main Monthly rooms; four-minute 1-1s in Speed Networking. Nobody interrupts anyone. The clock does it.
Camera and mic optional, except your 60 seconds
Listen with the camera off. When your turn comes, take it or type "pass".
A handful of people, not sixty
Breakout rooms of a few people each. You never address the whole gallery.
A written attendance list within 24 hours
Chat and attendance list emailed afterwards, so you follow up in writing instead of remembering names and faces.
Chat box for questions, and a 1-2-1 first if you'd like
Ask in the Zoom chat rather than out loud. Or book a 1-2-1 with Nick first and he'll walk you through it.
In person
How the in-person meetings work for you
Seven groups: Richmond, Cobham, Dorking, Woking, Wimbledon, Caterham and Maidstone. First visit £10.
A small room, not a conference
A table in a pub or club. You can see everyone from your seat.
A named host who introduces you
Each group's Group Honcho meets you at the door and introduces you round. No breaking into circles.
Seated, round the table, a set turn each
Coffee first, then everyone takes their turn in order. No standing mingle to survive.
Tell the host what helps
A seat by the door, no name-badge games, leaving early without a fuss. Email ahead and the host will know.
What we don't do
- No cold pitching to strangersSay who you are if you'd like to, or just listen the first time.
- No forced referralsYou're not required to find a referral or bring a guest.
- No memory testsNobody asks you to recite the names round the table.
- No surprise activitiesNo icebreakers, no role play, no games.
Before your first visit
Tell us what helps
You don't have to explain why. Just say what would help: a heads-up on the running order, a seat by the door, camera off, a quiet word with Nick first.
Email nick@zoconetworking.co.uk before your first visit and he'll sort it.