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“The Knot” for Corporate Events: AfterWork
Meet Afterwork, part of Founder School's 1st Cohort (ex-YC Edrizo Delacruz accelerator program)
Are you tired of the tedious and time-consuming process of event planning? Imagine being able to plan your dream wedding in just five minutes! Well, that's the vision of AfterWork, your end-to-end AI event planner that's here to revolutionize the way we organize events. From casual happy hours to grand weddings, AfterWork is on a mission to transform event planning from a lengthy, expensive process to a quick and hassle-free experience.
The Birth of AfterWork: Solving a Painful Problem
AfterWork didn't just materialize out of thin air. During the pandemic, while working with giants like Google, Zoom, and Duolingo on AI for corporate gifting, the founders of AfterWork realized there was a pressing need for an innovative solution in event planning. Their extensive experience in event planning while working in Corporate America allowed them to pivot to AfterWork, using AI to handle the entire event planning process. This shift eliminated the manual labor involved in planning, automating everything from vendor matching to coordination and payment management.
The Deal with AfterWork:
Discover Hundreds of Vendors in Minutes
One of the most daunting aspects of event planning is finding the right vendors. With AfterWork, this becomes a breeze. Their AI-powered recommendations system takes your preferences and turns them into a curated list of vendors that perfectly suit your needs. Whether you're organizing a corporate event, a birthday party, or a grand celebration, AfterWork helps you find vendors that exceed everyone's expectations.
Search Our Network
Taking guesswork out of choosing vendors, AfterWork connects you with trusted professionals in various categories, including venues, catering, rentals, decor, and more. When you work with AfterWork, you can be confident that you're partnering with the best in the business. Their network is your network, and they stand by their promise to deliver top-quality services.
Explore Our Recommendations
Gone are the days of endless vendor searches. AfterWork's AI tool streamlines the process, presenting you with tailored recommendations for every vendor category you need. With just a few clicks, you can have access to a comprehensive list of vendors, all conveniently accessible on a single platform.
Organize Your Event Details
Managing the details of an event can be a logistical nightmare. AfterWork simplifies this by providing a user-friendly dashboard to organize all your event planning components. Brainstorm event activities, keep track of your preferred vendors, gather proposals and contracts, and create event timelines and checklists—all in one place.
The Role of Community and Partnerships:
Community is at the heart of what they do at AfterWork. I had the pleasure of speaking with their CEO and Co-Founder Zoya Khan who said, “Community is the reason we exist. We make community building super easy for any company or brand so they get to focus on building meaningful connections, while our technology takes care of planning the entire event.”
AfterWork simplifies community building for companies and brands, allowing them to focus on meaningful connections while our technology takes care of the event planning. Whether it's a networking event, a product launch, or a team-building activity, AfterWork ensures that the community-building process is smooth and efficient.
A Piece of Advice for Founders:
If you're a new or current founder, here's a piece of wisdom from AfterWork: “Focus on building, especially during challenging times like a recession. While raising funds is essential, it's equally crucial to concentrate on building and growing your revenues.“ After all, innovation and resilience are often born from adversity.
In a world where technology is advancing at lightning speed, AfterWork is your futuristic partner in making event planning a breeze. So, whether you're dreaming of an unforgettable wedding or a spectacular corporate gathering, let AfterWork handle the heavy lifting, leaving you with more time to enjoy the festivities. After all, who wouldn't want to plan their dream event in just a few minutes?