Because to feel supported, we need to be seen.
Professional relationships are critical to our development, performance, and satisfaction at work. Each person in our orbit plays a role: the hiring managers who take a chance on us, the mentors who inspire us, the collaborators deep in the weeds beside us, the colleagues we confide in. Sometimes, the outcome of a single fortuitous meeting can have lasting impact on our journey.
Beyond their obvious professional value, these relationships can become a source of happiness and fulfillment. For some, they are the most meaningful outcome of pursuing a career.
The best ones are formed over time through small, consistent moments. Honest conversations, knowing glances, inside jokes. Moments of genuine connection.
Work Friends exists to create more of those moments.
We connect individuals 1:1, collaborate with mission-aligned partners to organize themed gatherings, and offer an online platform that makes it easy for our people to find their people.
Work Friends is a feeling
We’re not a place for pitching, posturing, or performing. For us, worthiness isn't determined by your job title or spending potential. We value warmth, perspective, and willingness to exchange solutions.
We're here for professionals who work for themselves, are in the midst of a career pivot, or are simply interested in expanding their circle of peers.
We create the spark, you build the fire.
We're here for the ones who...
Want to laugh, commiserate, and brainstorm solutions together.
Value clarity, transparency, and mutual respect.
Have capacity to show up in person.
Care about how connection feels, not just what it produces.
Ways to Connect
1:1 Chats
If you're at a crossroads such as a career transition or moving to a new city, let's talk. Set up a 1:1 touch base to discuss what's on your mind and we'll point you towards helpful resources & communities, and when relevant, make personal introductions.
Themed Gatherings
We help mission-aligned partners organize, develop programming, and host in-person gatherings. These experiences are designed around shared interests and career moments, so objectives are clear and conversations can go deeper.
Work Friends Online
An invite-only tool for our people and their people to discover new connections. Designed to support introductions, coordinating coffee, co-working, and happy hour dates, and extending connections after meeting IRL.
How it works
Find Your People
Try our Warm Intros service. You’ll share who you are, what challenges you're facing, and the types of connections you’re looking for.
Join Us IRL
Based on your job function, location, interests, and challenges, you’ll be invited to in-person experiences as they arise. In the meantime, you’ll have access to our online platform where folks in your city will share what they’re up to so you can tag along.
Build With Us
When you join our platform, you can invite peers you know personally—your “work friends.” These can be current or former collaborators, coworkers, or clients.
About our gatherings...
Testimonials from marketers, creators, and founders about past gatherings in New York, Nashville, Raleigh, and Milwaukee.
“I enjoyed the candor. No one seemed to have a chip on their shoulder and everyone seemed open to meeting new people and learning from others.
It was a great atmosphere.”