Profiled · Zinn Hub
How Neil Lock built Zinn Hub
Profiled: Neil Lock, Co-founder and developer · United Kingdom
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How it started
Neil Lock started Zinn Hub together with Natalie Lock and is its chief executive. He is also the developer who built the platform. Neil has been building software, search and hosting for more than 25 years.
Why it exists
Zinn Hub was built around one aim: freelancing that is fairer to sellers and to buyers. That means sellers who start at 0% commission and keep more of their earnings, and buyers who deal with vetted sellers and a team that answers.
What he built
Zinn Hub speaks 46 languages. Briefs, listings, messages and reviews are translated in both directions, and live calls run with captions or a translated voice. There are six payout methods, crypto included, and payouts through a seller's own Stripe or PayPal are instant. Every seller is vetted and KYC-verified, and payments made through the platform are escrow-protected. Free Zinn® Concierge calls with Neil help buyers scope a project and choose a seller, and a posted project lets sellers pitch for the work.
Milestones
The platform earned two awards in 2026: UK Freelance Marketplace of the Year 2026 (365 Awards) and Best Multilingual Freelance Marketplace in the United Kingdom of 2026 (Best of Best Review).
