LinkyPALS turns a user's LinkedIn and phone contacts into a location‑aware network, showing which connections are nearby in real time.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Travelers often find themselves in new cities with free time but lack awareness of which professional or personal contacts are nearby, leading to missed networking opportunities and isolated evenings.
Solution
LinkyPALS turns a user's LinkedIn and phone contact lists into a location-aware network that highlights nearby connections in real time. After a quick one‑tap sync of both LinkedIn and phone contacts, users set a visibility radius and instantly see which contacts are within that area. The app displays these contacts on a simple interface, allowing users to start a chat and arrange in‑person meetups without manual searching or delayed outreach. By making professional and personal networks visible based on current location, LinkyPALS enables spontaneous coffee meetings and reduces the feeling of traveling alone.
Target Audience
Primary users are frequent business travelers, consultants, and remote professionals who want to leverage existing networks for spontaneous in‑person networking while on the road.
Features
- One‑tap synchronization of LinkedIn connections and phone contacts to create a unified, location‑aware address book
- Adjustable radius slider that lets users control how far they search for nearby contacts, from a few blocks to the entire city
- Real‑time map/list view showing which contacts are currently within the selected radius
- In‑app messaging to initiate conversations and coordinate meetups without leaving the platform
- Quick 60‑second setup with no need for CSV imports or manual data entry