Networking should be about people, not paper. 😉

But, let’s be honest: physical business cards that you hand out one at a time come with their own challenges. How many times have you forgotten your cards at home, run out at a crucial moment, or ended up with a pile of cards that eventually get lost or tossed? Even when you do hand out a card, there is no guarantee it won’t just get buried in someone’s desk drawer, never to be seen again.

Digital contact sharing promised a solution, but it’s not perfect either. Sending your info via text or email can be clunky and slow, especially during the flow of a conversation. Sometimes your details get lost in a flood of messages, or autocorrect mangles your email address. And there’s always that nagging uncertainty: will they actually follow up, or will your info disappear into the digital abyss.

That’s why I was so intrigued, when I discovered the Digital Business Card from V1CE. It’s both a digital and physical solution and a tool that removes friction and makes networking less awkward and lot more memorable.

One Card To Rule Them All

With the V1CE Card, you can carry just one high-quality, customizable card (metal, bamboo, plastic or even 24K gold options) instead of a bulky box of paper cards. You can personalize with a logo, brand colors, and even choose sleek metal or 24K gold version that feels premium in your hand. It’s a physical card that makes a statement, but it’s also a digital gateway.

Here’s the digital magic: when you hold your V1CE Card near someone’s phone, a link instantly appears on their screen - no app needed. They tap it, and your custom page opens, complete with your photo, all your contact info, social links, an even an animated background (with the Plus version) if you want to add some flair. It’s fast, seamless, and memorable. And if someone doesn’t have NFC activated on their phone, they can scan the QR card printed on the back of your card as a backup.

What I appreciate is how easy it is for people to send their info back to me.

There’s one button for them to save your contact info in their Address Book and another button pops up for them to send their contact info back to you, which comes straight to your email. From my perspective, this is a game-changer - I get notified immediately when someone interacts with my card, giving me digital assurance that the connection was officially made. No more guessing if my info was saved or lost.

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Flexibility For Modern Life

These days, a lot of us are juggling multiple gigs or projects. I like that I can set up different profiles in the V1CE app - one for each hat I wear. I can even set up a “weekend profile” for friends and others parents I happen meet socially or even at kids sporting events.

Before sharing your card with others, you simply toggle to the profile that fits the situation. One card, multiple identities - networking made simple and relevant. It’s a small detail, but it makes life easier.

Give it a try if you are curious; worst case, you’ll have a conversation starter in your pocket.