The Future of Meaningful Networking

James shares how Prompty goes beyond digital business cards, capturing the context and memory behind every connection.
Innovation

Guest

James McInnes
Founder of Prompty

Date

October 1, 2025

Overview

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler Chisholm speaks with James McInnes, founder of Prompty, a Calgary-based platform making networking more human, inclusive, and memorable. What started with one forgotten business card turned into a two-year journey to build a tool that captures not just contact info, but the stories and context that make relationships meaningful.

Together, they explore:

  • Why networking is broken and how Prompty aims to fix it
  • The psychology of memory and its role in authentic relationships
  • How friction-free tech creates space for introverts and extroverts alike
  • The limitations of LinkedIn and other transactional platforms
  • James’ personal journey through foster care and how it shaped his perspective on trust
  • What Stampede, pancakes, and NFC buttons reveal about connection in action

This episode is for anyone tired of surface-level networking and curious about how human-centred technology can deepen relationships and create lasting impact.

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