So… what's Chapter Zero?

A modern-day salon. Hidden in plain sight.

That sounds vague.

On purpose. We create small, curated gatherings in cities around the world where the right mix of strangers meet without pretense. No algorithms, no forced networking. Just rooms full of people you actually want to meet.

Why bother? There are already a million social things.

Sure. But connection's been cheapened. These days, every conversation feels like content. So why limit yourself? Meeting new faces expands your world. Every person you cross paths with can bring you a story, an idea, a perspective you’d never imagined. The more you open up, the richer life gets.

Who do you invite?

The unforgettable ones. People who expand your world just by being who they are.

So influencers?

No. The kind who make you forget to check your phone. People who see the world at a slightly different angle. Who ask questions you’ve never been asked before. Who make you laugh, think, and stay up talking until 3 a.m. They’re not all famous, but they’re all unforgettable.

Sounds... selective.

It is. The rule is simple: only people who make the room better get in. No clout-chasing, no ego, and certainly not dating or collecting new contacts. It's about curiosity, generosity, and the kind of life experience you can’t fake.

What's the point?

Offline is the new luxury. In the next decade, intimacy + curation will be the premium currency of experience. Chapter Zero is where you start collecting it.

How does it actually work?

Every city has its own outposts, not public venues, but living rooms, ateliers, gardens, lakeside cabins. Every gathering is 8-10 people, chosen to collide. Dates and locations are revealed less than a week before. You show up with curiosity. We handle the rest.

And how do I get in?

Apply. If it's a fit, you'll get your first invitation. Maybe in New York. Maybe in Paris. Maybe in Brussels. Maybe somewhere you've never been with people you'll never forget.

Any rules?

Just one: privacy is sacred. No photos without consent, no performative posting. The trust of the space is the reason the people you want to meet show up at all.