HiHello is an emerging startup seeking to revolutionize the business card with its own future-forward, digital version. The company's signature product allows users to electronically share their contact information using a QR code, email, text, social media and more.
Of course, HiHello is not the first company to try to digitize this long-lived networking staple. However, unlike its competing startups, the company offers a unique convenience-focused proposition that has yet to be developed elsewhere: HiHello users are not forced to download an app to send or receive contact information via their digital business card.
Where most electronic business card products require both the business card holder and recipient to use a shared app, HiHello allows users to automatically generate a universally scannable QR code.
Universal Digital Business Cards
HiHello's Electronic Business Cards Do Not Require an App to Work
Trend Themes
1. Electronic Business Cards Without an App - HiHello's breakthrough eliminates the need for both users to download an app to exchange contact information, creating an opportunity for further streamlining on standard networking.
2. QR Code Contact Exchange - HiHello's product offers the convenience of a universally scannable QR code, a disruptive innovation for fast, easy connecting in business.
3. Digital Business Card Race - HiHello's exclusive proposition reflects a recent uptick in the tech industry as startups attempt to reinvent the traditional business card and lead the race to the digital age.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - HiHello's universal, QR code-based business cards reflect an increasing digital shift in the tech industry, creating a disruptive innovation competition for competitors.
2. Networking - HiHello's digital business cards cater to the increasing need for smoother, faster networking and an opportunity for those who seek to improve business networking experiences.
3. Marketing - HiHello's breakaway from the app-coupled model of electronic business cards offers disruptive innovation junctures for those in marketing seeking more strategic, innovative ways to connect and grow their network.