Vidcard
The World's First Video Business Card—Be Unforgettable
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The World's First Video Business Card—Be Unforgettable
110 followers
Inspired by the "Atlas" card from Call of Duty, Vidcard is the world's first business card. The Problem: Paper cards get ignored. The Solution: Vidcard plays your video pitch instantly—grabbing 100% of attention. Combined with NFC, it tracks exactly who views your profile and what they look at (Data Feedback).
🚀 Specs: HD Video Player, Wireless Charging, NFC Tracking,ultra-thin (<5mm).
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@chrismessina
Great question! Personally, both scenarios happen for me.
When I’m talking to clients who aren’t necessarily priority connections or have lower immediate interest, I might just hand over my business card to break the ice and introduce myself quickly.
But when I really want to build a meaningful connection, it’s more than just a card—it feels like an opportunity. I prefer giving it directly, because this card is actually quite eye-catching and reusable. I make sure whoever receives it will use it again, and before that happens, they’re bound to revisit our information.
That’s how I see it. What do you think?
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@vidcard when you say "I make sure whoever receives it will use it again", do you mean they'll wipe your details from the card and use it as their own business card?
Having just helped the BizCard team launch, I do see the value of disrupting the business card format... I just wonder if the economics of your solution make sense, unless you're only giving out your card sparingly — like once a month.
Maybe put another way: how many Vidcards do you expect people to buy and give out monthly, compared with paper cards? And how long does it take to set each one up? If I want to batch change my cards, what's that process look like?
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@chrismessina
Hello Mr. Chris Messina, regarding your questions, here is my thinking on this, and I would sincerely love to hear your opinion.
To be honest, I don't think we should view Vidcard through the lens of traditional business cards. I believe they exist in two completely different dimensions.
As a founder, I break down the "Business Card" into its only two real purposes:
To be Remembered and To be Contacted.
Paper cards often end up in the trash (Zero ROI), failing both purposes. Vidcard uses the screen to guarantee the impression and NFC to track the connection.
Just like we slogan“3S，Make the World Remember You”.
To answer your specific questions on usage and workflow:
1. On "How many to carry": It depends on how many "opportunities" I want to be ready for. Personally, I carry 3-4 units with me.
One is my primary device for the "Show & Return" scenario (breaking the ice).
The others are reserves. I only give them away when I identify a truly high-value opportunity where a lasting connection is critical.
2. On "Batching & Setup": We made this simple. You just connect via Bluetooth to upload your video directly.
If you are managing multiple devices (e.g., for a team), you can easily push the same video or different videos to each card wirelessly. It’s designed to be frictionless.
3. On Economics & Scale: Our manufacturing partner in China currently has a capacity of 50,000 units per week. This scale allows us to bring the cost down significantly compared to bespoke prototypes.
I'm betting that people are tired of "cheap waste" and are ready to invest in "effective connection."
Does this shift in perspective—from "distributing paper" to "managing impressions"—resonate with you?
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@chrismessina
Right now, our business cards are priced between 49 - 79. It really depends on whether you pre-ordered through our crowdfunding campaign page.
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@samtheanalyst
Thanks so much for the kind words and feedback, Samuel! 🤝
Regarding the site speed: Thanks for the heads-up! To be honest, we are a team of hardware engineers, so web optimization is a bit of a learning curve for us 😅. But we are actively compressing assets right now to fix that load time.
To answer your great questions:
1. On Context (Business vs. Social): While Vidcard is designed for both, my personal bet is on Business Networking. This was my original pain point. I hated the "needle in a haystack" feeling of handing out paper cards. I wanted a tool that guarantees I am Remembered, Followed, and Contacted. I want that "possibility" to be secured by data, not left to chance.
2. On Reducing Hesitation (My Recommendation): My advice to a first-time buyer would be a "Two-Card Strategy":
Keep one as your permanent "Presentation Device" (Show & Return) for everyday meetings.
Keep a second one as a "Golden Ticket"—ready to be gifted when that life-changing opportunity (social or business) arises. I believe that investment will pay for itself in one interaction.
3. On User Traction: You guessed it right. Founders and Sales Pros are responding the most right now. They seem to feel the pain of "lost leads" the most acutely.
Thanks again for the detailed review, it helps a lot!
Bonjour,
Je possède plusieurs agences immobilières dans le sud de la France et je suis intéressé par votre projet.
Cependant, j’aurais quelques questions avant d’aller plus loin.
Quelles garanties pouvez-vous m’apporter quant à la bonne réception de l’article après achat ?
Disposez-vous d’éléments concrets (preuves d’envoi, références clients, suivi logistique, etc.) permettant d’assurer la fiabilité de la livraison ?
Par ailleurs, si j’achète un article dès maintenant, sera-t-il possible, au moment de la livraison prévue en juin, d’en commander plusieurs supplémentaires au même tarif ?
Je vous remercie par avance pour vos réponses.
@Vidcard The thought that the original idea came from a game is refreshing. It's proof that good products can come from anywhere. What I want to stress is that the website should communicate your value a lot clearer. At $99 per card, there's no room for writing that doesn't immediately convince people why they should care. I put together an audit on what could change, happy to share if you're interested.