Founder of networkd

Hi, I'm Jan.

I've always loved putting people together. When I meet someone new, I'm already thinking about who they should know. networkd is my community of founders, investors, mentors and the people who help them, in London, where I host the events, meet everyone myself, and make the introductions.

Say hello See my upcoming events

Jan McGinley

Events

Pitch nights, mentor evenings and candid panels

Every event is on our Luma calendar, with the details and tickets.

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Why I started networkd

For four years I worked at a startup incubator, where I built a community of more than 200 mentors and worked with the founders, investors, sponsors and partners around them.

What I saw was that the best things happened between people who trusted each other. Not in rooms full of business cards, where everyone collects a contact and moves on, but where people knew each other properly and wanted to help.

So I started networkd: a community where the relationship comes first, and every introduction means something.

What people say

“Built on years of trust and solid connections, Jan knows how to bring together the right founders, mentors and investors.”
Andy EvansInvestor, Digital Founders
“networkd stands out because it feels refreshingly human in a world full of superficial networking.”
Eva PascoeMentor, The Retail Practice
“It's rare to find a space where everyone is so willing to help without keeping score.”
Mat Westergreen-ThornePartner, Grantify

How it works

01
Say hello
Answer a few quick questions about who you are, what you need and what you can give. I read every answer myself.
02
Meet the room
Come to one of my events: pitch nights, mentor evenings and candid panels, with people I think you should know.
03
Keep it going
Join the networkd WhatsApp community, where I keep making introductions long after the room empties.