In an age where we’re all digitally connected, it’s always intriguing to see elements that just haven’t pivoted with the future. Take the business card, for example. Ah the business card – the unnecessary necessity to every conference, cocktail party, and semi-business opportunity. Everyone complains about it, but get caught without one at the wrong time, and you’re shunned like a leper.
Although there have been attempts to modernize this element of professional protocol, none have been successful at making it mainstream. Key tech players, LinkedIn and Evernote have both tried to streamline the art connecting, but the business card still remains the forerunner. However, if left up to a certain entrepreneur, that reign will not last much longer.
Enter Anie Akpe, and the NetWorq app. Anie is a serial entrepreneur, natural connector, and efficiency expert. For her, NetWorq isn’t just another app, it’s a passion to overcome one of her biggest pain points. “What makes NetWorq so different is that it’s about more than just sharing digital b-cards. It’s about giving users multiple options to connect on one platform”, Akpe discloses. On the surface, the app allows professionals to share their credentials, with one another, by any means (SMS, email or social media). But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see that NetWorq transforms its users into creators and connectors. Its ability to sync with Meetup and Eventbrite accounts, means individuals can create an event, share it on their networks, or create inner-circles based on existing connections.
Currently available on Google Play, And best of all, its is free. Guess you’ll have to find another way to ignore people at the rooftop parties, cause looking at your phone won’t cut it.
Tiffany Ashitey is a savvy copywriter and digital branding strategist. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience, she lives and loves brand storytelling. You can find this native New Yorker around town, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram
