Maker story · Zinn Hub
Zinn Hub and the developer who built it, Neil Lock
Maker Neil Lock, Co-founder and developer · United Kingdom
Posted · 1 minutes, maker to maker
How it started
Neil Lock started Zinn Hub together with Natalie Lock and is its chief executive. As a developer, he built the marketplace's platform too. Behind it are more than 25 years of building software, search and hosting.
Why it exists
The aim from the first day was fairness, for freelancers and for the people who hire them. Sellers keep more of what they earn, start at 0% commission and can build a real brand; buyers get vetted sellers, real guidance and a team that answers.
What he built
The platform he wrote handles 46 languages, translating listings, briefs, messages and reviews both ways and carrying live calls with captions or a translated spoken voice. There are six payout methods, crypto included, and payouts through a seller's own Stripe or PayPal are instant. Sellers are vetted and KYC-verified, and payments made on the platform are protected by escrow. 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
Two 2026 awards followed. From 365 Awards: UK Freelance Marketplace of the Year 2026. From Best of Best Review: Best Multilingual Freelance Marketplace in the United Kingdom of 2026.
