Ever been to an event that felt like a waste of time? You signed up for the networking, the opportunities, the chance to connect with the right people—but instead, you spent the night dodging sales pitches and recruiters who weren’t relevant to you. Or worse, you left with a pocket full of business cards and no real way to remember who was who.
This was the problem. And Presso Network was the answer.
The Pain Points We Couldn’t Ignore
Networking at events has always been broken.
- Finding the right people is hard – You walk into a room of hundreds, hoping you’ll magically bump into the perfect contact. Why isn’t there a way to know who’s attending before you go?
- Business cards are outdated – You collect them, put them in your pocket, then forget who gave you which card. In a world of instant digital connections, why are we still relying on bits of paper?
- Every event has a new app – Every event organiser thinks they need their own app. You download it, set up a profile, use it for 24 hours, then delete it forever. It’s inefficient and frustrating.
- Internet failures ruin networking – Ever tried exchanging details in a crowded venue with no signal? The moment is gone, and so is the connection you just made.
It was clear that something needed to change. And so, we built Presso.
One App to Rule Them All
Presso wasn’t built as another event app. It was built as the networking tool—one that just happens to include events.
- See who’s attending before you arrive – Know who’s in the room, filter by industry or role, and plan your networking before the event even starts.
- Ditch business cards forever – Instantly connect with people and keep track of conversations without the clutter of business cards.
- One profile, across every event – No more setting up new accounts for every event. One app, one login, all your networking in one place.
- Live event insights – Get real-time updates, see which sessions people are attending, and never miss an important moment.
Presso doesn’t just make networking easier. It makes it smarter.
Built From Experience, Not Just an Idea
This wasn’t a tech company chasing a market trend. This was built out of frustration—real pain points experienced first-hand by our founder, Kristian Papadakis. After attending countless events across multiple industries, he saw the same issues over and over again.
With support from key partnerships like the Danish UK Chamber of Commerce and Reload Greece, Presso evolved from a simple contact management tool into a full-scale event networking platform. It’s taken years of refinement, iteration, and learning—but today, it’s ready.
Where We Are Now
We’re not another VC-funded startup chasing hypergrowth. We’re bootstrapped, independent, and committed to building a product that works for event organisers and attendees alike.
Presso has already powered networking at events like The Retail Summit in Dubai, RG Connect in London, and the IBIA Conference in Turkey—helping organisers streamline their digital presence, engage attendees more effectively, and deliver measurable sponsor value.
This is just the beginning, so stay tuned!