Someone should build a networking app
Time
June, 2024
Networking is key but tough for most
Networking is hard for introverts.
Daily networking requires high intent or a solid cold DM something many shy away from.
Someone should build http://net.app. aka- Tinder for networking to break the initial engagement barriers.
First Version Focus: IRL Tech Events & Crypto Communities
Available through an invite code.
You receive a link to create a profile with a bio, socials, what you're looking for, and a pic.
Swipe through accounts, match, and DM people.
Why will this work?
This eliminates the friction of having to manually scroll through everyone's accounts.
Helps you see if people actually want to chat with you/ have an interest in what you're doing.
Further features
People near me: see contact card
Iphone like Contact Airdrop: twitter, telegram, calendly, bio, picture
Seamless in-app CRM: add and sort people
Voice-to-text notes: add context what you talked about after adding someone to CRM/ contact
Full list of all attendees
DMs: or mandantory telegram/ other app connect to DM
Export: CRM to CSV or other sheet types
Others: depending on event
Expansion Idea:
Roll out to larger communities and networks.
Daily use case: Swipe through hundreds of profiles to find relevant connections.
Biz Model & Scaling:
This is a lifestyle biz.
Monetizable via monthly or one-time event organizer fees, or a freemium model offering access to premium networking opportunities.
This can turn into one of these: conference app/ small social network.
Build, Test & Design:
A good solo builder could launch this at an IRL tech party/ event in a week or two by making this into a mobile web app for the start.
Copy @hinge & @amoamoamo but make it less "cozy" and more tech like.