According to the Brazilian Professionals Survey — An Overview of Hiring, Dismissal, and Career, by Catho, 52.4% of workers are hired through recommendations from friends or acquaintances, showing that the network of contacts is important for securing "the ideal job." With that said, Pertalks emerges as an innovative platform that encourages in-person social interaction.
Transforming the way people meet and share knowledge in different spaces, the tool is far from just another one promoting virtual connections. The app expands the concept of networking by enabling productive meetings in everyday places such as hotels, museums, bars, cafes, and restaurants.
The app aims to foster meaningful connections beyond romantic relationships, allowing users to meet in real time to exchange ideas, make friends, practice languages, and discuss mutual interests. The dynamics work as follows: a user is staying at a hotel or visiting a museum and discovers that there is someone with similar interests or experiences nearby – Pertalks is responsible for connecting the two profiles using geolocation technology.
“We believe that the best connections happen spontaneously, in relaxed environments and outside the traditional work environment. With Pertalks, we want to offer a platform that allows people to meet in everyday places, such as hotels, museums and bars, to share knowledge, expand their networks and, of course, have fun”, he explains.Luis Quadros, CEO and founder of Pertalks.
The platform has already been selected for Web Summit Rio 24 as one of the most innovative and disruptive startups in the market, with 4,000 users and can be used in any city. By prioritizing in-person interactions, Pertalks facilitates discussions on professional, academic, or simply cultural exchange topics, which can lead to the stabilization of decisive contacts. "We are tired of saying that messages are subject to interpretation. So, considering that it is important to meet other people for the individual's personal and professional development, what is better than meeting in person in this case?"finalizes Frames.
The app is available for download on iOS or Android.
