Lunchclub

Lunchclub takes the hardest part of networking, the cold outreach, and removes it entirely. You tell it your goals: exploring a new field, meeting people at certain kinds of companies, finding collaborators. Its matching then books you 1:1 video calls with relevant professionals, typically weekly. You just show up to a calendar invite and talk to a stranger who agreed to be there.

What it does

• AI matching based on your goals, background, and interests
• Weekly 1:1 video intros booked for you, no outreach messages required
• Both sides opted in, so there's none of the cold-DM awkwardness
• Feedback after each call tunes future matches

The honest caveat: matches are serendipitous by design. Some calls will be energizing and directly useful, others will be pleasant and go nowhere. It rewards consistency over a few months more than a sprint over a few weeks.

Pricing

Free to use for regular weekly matching, which is all most job seekers need.

Who it's for

• People whose network is thin in the field or city they're moving toward
• Anyone who freezes at writing cold outreach but is fine once a call starts
• Job seekers playing the long game alongside their active applications

How it fits an Offboard search

Warm paths beat cold applications, and warm paths come from people who know you. Lunchclub steadily grows that pool while Offboard works the active side: checking that a posting is real before you invest in it, tailoring your materials, and finding the connection you already have into a company. For advice-focused conversations instead of serendipity, book a mentor on ADPList; for rooms instead of calls, Meetup.