# Universal Digital Business Cards HiHello's Electronic Business Cards Do Not Require an App to Work By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihello References: [hihello.me](https://www.hihello.me/) & [hihello.me](https://www.hihello.me/)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passcollect). Where most [electronic business card products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards) require both the business card holder and recipient to use a shared app, HiHello allows users to automatically generate a universally scannable QR code. Image Credit: Hi Hello ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digibusinesscard.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Phygital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards.md)