Unikon.ai Revolutionizes Networking: AI-Powered Platform Connects Professionals and Experts Globally
Networking can be a daunting task, whether you are a business owner or climbing the corporate ladder. Cold emails often go unanswered, LinkedIn messages are ignored, and meetings frequently end without substantial outcomes. Aakash Anand, a serial entrepreneur and founder of D2C brand Bella Vita Organic and proptech startup PropKaro, experienced these challenges firsthand.
"While building my startups, I realized I was the least networked founder in the industry. Business development often involves spending significant time, money, and effort on cold calls and visits,"
Anand shares.
The Birth of Unikon.ai
To address these networking challenges, Anand partnered with Sumit Jha, CTO of SaaS startup Zecpe, and Palash Arneja, a chartered accountant, to create Unikon.ai in 2023.
Unikon.ai is an AI/ML-based peer-to-peer networking platform designed to help users connect with advisors or professionals for advice while enabling experts to share their knowledge and earn.
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"We envisioned a platform where users could get paid for their time and expertise, whether it's a founder seeking guidance from industry peers or individuals seeking support for personal issues,"
Anand explains
Solving Access Issues in Networking
Unikon.ai aims to eliminate the barriers to networking by providing easy access to networking opportunities. The platform, which stands for "you and I connect," allows users to maintain personal profiles with customizable rates for audio calls, video calls, or direct messages.
Based on these rates and their professional background, users can connect with others for video calls, audio calls, or chats within 24-48 hours or instantly.
Users can type their query to find sector experts through AI search and then make an instant call or book a time slot to discuss various topics, from cooking tips to coding skills.
Making Connections Rewarding
Unikon.ai focuses on rewarding connections by enabling individuals with relevant experience to offer advice. Experts can organize events such as webinars or workshops, sharing their expertise and earning income.
The platform is built using Flutter, a Google tool that allows developers to create apps for both Android and iOS with a single codebase. The company has a total headcount of 50.
"We are utilizing the latest technologies for development. Our AI model is currently in the training phase, supported by a dedicated tech team of around 25 members, even before the official launch,"
says Palash Arneja, COO and Co-founder of Unikon.ai
Key Features of Unikon.ai
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Unikon.ai offers four main features: UniShorts, UniKonnect, UniSeek, and UniShows.
UniShorts: This feature allows professionals to post short, engaging videos that provide a glimpse into their 1:1 sessions. These videos act as previews to help experts build their brands. Unikon's AI engine recommends these videos based on user interests and expertise, encouraging quick insights and connections for more in-depth discussions.
UniKonnect: This AI-powered discovery engine helps users find and connect with the right individuals from over 3,000 experts on the platform. Users can apply specific filters like location, company, experience, availability, ratings, age range, and gender to find the best matches. <