Real networking isn’t about reaching everyone – it’s about finding the few who actually matter

Not every conversation will change your work.

But sometimes, one does – and everything shifts.

At Peermate, we started to notice a pattern:

Participants would meet dozens of people, but weeks later, they’d still be talking to just a handful. And in many cases, it was one small group that stuck. A circle that kept meeting. Kept exchanging. Kept building.

From that observation, a principle emerged. The 100:10:1 Rule. A simple idea that reframes how connection really works when it’s done with intention.

What is the 100:10:1 Rule?

It’s simple, but powerful:

Meet 100 people. Connect meaningfully with 10. Build 1 trusted circle of collaborators who move your ideas into action.

This is how real professional networks grow – not through mass outreach or endless mingling, but through structure, shared goals, and selective depth.

Meet 100 – But Not Randomly

At Peermate, we design formats where you’re exposed to a wide range of professionals. Not because you should talk to all of them. But because one key connection often starts with unexpected proximity.

In our sessions, you’ll meet up to 100 people from across your value chain – engineers, product leads, innovators, sourcing strategists, designers, suppliers. All curated. All relevant. All looking to move forward.

Connect with 10 – Through Purpose, Not Politeness

Not every introduction becomes a connection. And that’s okay.

Through structured discussion rounds, topic-based groups, and coaching-inspired prompts, you’ll go beyond small talk – and actually discover who shares your challenges, pace, and energy.

You’ll leave with 5–10 people you want to talk to again. People who bring something to the table. People you want to build with.

Build One Circle That Lasts

This is where the magic happens.

Out of those 10, one small group becomes your inner circle: A trusted network of peers who “get it.” People you reach out to months later when you need a second opinion, a collaborator, or an ally in the room.

These are the relationships that move projects forward – and careers with them.

Why It Works

The 100:10:1 Rule is powerful because it’s honest.

It accepts that you won’t connect deeply with everyone – and frees you to focus where it matters.

• It prevents superficial overload
• It builds momentum instead of fatigue
• It gives you a clear, satisfying outcome: real people, real trust, real potential

How to Use It

Whether you’re attending a PeerMate session or your next industry event, take this mindset with you:

• Don’t aim to impress everyone.
• Look for alignment, not applause.
• A thoughtful follow-up matters more than a great first impression.

And most importantly: Know that just one real connection can change the entire trajectory of your work.

Final Thought

We don’t need more contacts.

We need more circles that move us forward.

That’s what the 100:10:1 Rule delivers – and why every Peermate event is designed to make it happen.

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