Turn rooms into connections.

Every room is full of possibilities: a future client, a mentor, a cofounder, a new hire, an investor, a friend. Yet the connections that could change everything are still left to chance.We're changing that.

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Efficiency
12xConnection efficiency
Scale
1,000+Early users on Knod
Quality
94%Match acceptance rate
Rating
4.6/5Event experience rating

Trusted Partners

Chicago Innovation logo
UIC Business
Stuart School of Business logo
Forever 22 logo
2389 Research, Inc. logo
JAMA
Elevate
WAGU logo
KNUST Law Faculty logo

What Knod Delivers

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84% engagement
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Hosts & Spaces

Increase engagement, strengthen attendee experiences, and measure meaningful connections.

Founders
Investors
Mentors
Advisors
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Investors
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Advisors
Designers
Engineers
Tech Leads
Product
Designers
Engineers
Tech Leads
Product
Creators
Marketers
Sales
Operators
Creators
Marketers
Sales
Operators

Attendees

Meet the right people faster and make every interaction more valuable.

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Communities

Turn introductions into relationships and shared spaces into thriving communities

Patent-pending technology

Validated by Research

Peer-reviewed · HCI International 2026
Traditional Networking
1match
4.9% success
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With Knod
12matches
58.5% success

A 12x improvement in the same room, in the same three minutes.

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How Knod Works

Simple for hosts. Effortless for guests.

Knod uses math, AI, and low-friction design to read intent and connect the right people. Three steps for you, three for your guests. Knod handles the rest.

For Hosts

Paste your event link

Luma, Eventbrite, Partiful, and more. Knod spins up instantly.

Customize your spots

Set your meeting spots and the questions you want to ask.

Share the link

Send it to your attendees. Knod handles the rest.

For Attendees

Share your intent

Say who you are hoping to meet, so Knod knows who to suggest.

Scan at the venue

Scan the QR code and start Knodding. No download, no app.

Meet in person

Meet the right people, introduced by shared goals and interests.

Our Mission

Human connection is infrastructure. We design communities, cities, and digital networks to help people move, communicate, and collaborate.

Yet when people gather in the same room, we still rely on luck to determine who meets whom. Knod helps people discover the conversations, relationships, and opportunities they might otherwise miss.

Because the most important connection in the room shouldn't be accidental.

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Who Knod Is For

Conferences &
Live Events

Summits, trade shows, corporate events, festivals.

Universities &
Campuses

Orientation, new students, career fairs, alumni events.

Communities &
Third Spaces

Apartments, co-living, bars, coffee shops, coworking, gyms.

Enterprise &
Custom

Corporate offsites, ERGs, multi-building campuses, white-label.

What People Are Saying

"At Chicago Innovation, we are always trying to spark meaningful connections at our monthly events. Knod offers a unique, tech-forward way for our innovation-minded attendees to network that's fun, frictionless, and outcomes-focused."

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Paul KittiVice President, Marketing & Events, Chicago Innovation

"I knew who to walk up to and what to talk about. It made the whole experience feel easy for a socially anxious person."

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Melat ZeruStudent, Illinois Tech

"It was such a fun and easy way to connect with new people and discover shared interests at a big event. I met several attendees with similar interests, and the conversations flowed naturally. Overall, it was an excellent networking experience!"

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Noelle RotteMBA

"I had a chance to participate in an early app trial - super awesome! I actually met someone very relevant through it."

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Elina (Kasman) CooleyFounder, Azenity Consulting

"Using Knod at Chicago Innovation was phenomenal. The matching was surprisingly accurate we were paired with attendees who aligned closely with our interests, and the conversations felt natural and high-level. It made networking intentional and genuinely valuable."

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Rylee JohnsonMainStreet Investment Advisors, LLC

"Knod made me realize that despite being an introvert I do enjoy talking to people. Thank you for developing this!"

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UIC Business StudentUIC Business

"Getting started with Knod was smooth and intuitive. Mint handled the setup for my event, and it truly elevated the way guests mingled and met each other."

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Kaya JonesEvent Organizer, Forever 22

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