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Meet the right person for the work in Columbus.
Members anywhere in the Columbus metro can be matched with each other for jobs, project work, mentors, peers, trade partners, co-founders and circles, in every field.
Free to join. In your browser, on iPhone and on Android.
Example screen, simplified from the app.
Hiring rules in the Columbus area
Job listings pick where the work is. The rules there decide when pay shows and which notices appear. Matching and ranking never read them.
| Item | Pay range | Also |
|---|---|---|
| Inside City of Columbus, OH | Shown on the listing and the card (employers with 15 or more employees). | Federal rules only, beyond pay. |
| Elsewhere in Ohio | Hidden on both sides. Ranges only have to be close to match. | Federal rules only, beyond pay. |
Compiled from state and local sources as of Nov 2, 2026. Research, not legal advice; employers should confirm with counsel.
Laws we follow here
- City of Columbus: salary-history ban (from 2024-03-01)
- Columbus Ord. 2898-2025: reasonable salary range in postings (from 2025-12-03)
Federal rules apply everywhere. Pay history is never asked, in any state.
Zydeby Work in Columbus
Everything else is the same everywhere
Blind cards, a 2-business-day decision, a short activity at the meetup, and free networking. How it works
Commute, only for you
Add a home address and job cards show your rush-hour drive time. Employers never see it.
Ways to meet
Get hired, hire, project work, mentoring, peers, trade partners, co-founders and circles.
Questions
Is Zydeby Work available in Columbus?
Yes. Anyone in the Columbus area can join now, in any field. When a good match exists, it appears right away; until then the app shows about how many members fit your picks.
Do employers in Columbus have to show pay?
It depends on where the job is. The table above shows each part of the metro. Where no law requires it, pay stays hidden and ranges only have to be close.
Does the Columbus area include other states?
The Columbus metro is in Ohio. Each job follows the rules where its work address is.
Can I meet people here when I travel?
Yes, for networking and project work. Add the dates you're traveling to Columbus, and you can be matched with others visiting on the same dates and with locals open to meeting visitors.
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Someone in Columbus needs exactly what you know.
Free to join. Answer the basics in a few minutes and you can be matched right away. Everything else you add makes matching better.