The untapped network in your pocket
TEDxMelbourne
Your contacts are more than just phone numbers — they're a map of relationships that could open doors you didn't know existed.
The Real Power of Your Phonebook
I gave this TEDx talk about the untapped potential sitting in your phone contacts — and the technology I patented to unlock it.
About This Talk
Your phone contacts represent one of the most valuable networks you have — but it sits dormant. You might be one connection away from a business partner, advisor, or friend, and never know it because there was no safe way to discover those overlapping relationships.
In this TEDx talk, I explore the hidden power of your phonebook and introduce the concept behind my patented Contact Discovery System (WO2015019361A1) — a method for securely discovering mutual connections only when both parties consent to share.
Key Themes
Privacy-first connection discovery
WO2015019361A1
How to unlock the value of mutual connections without exposing anyone's private contact list. The technology behind the patent.
Other Appearances
Technology entrepreneurship and venture building
Various Events
Insights from 20+ years of launching companies across the U.S., U.K., and India — from GPS telematics to mobile apps to payroll platforms.