Petiole

Networking doesn't have to feel awkward. Petiole helps you save and organize your LinkedIn connections in a simple, private contact manager that lives on your device. Remember who you know, what they care about, and actually stay in touch without the "ick" of transactional networking.

*** Key Features ***

◦ Organize your network your way: Use our built in connection manager to view and organize all your saved contacts in one place. Add personal notes about interests, projects, how you met, or anything that helps you remember what makes each connection meaningful.
◦ Save your LinkedIn connections instantly: Browse LinkedIn like you normally do. When you find someone worth remembering, save their profile with one click. No overwhelming imports or complicated setup.
◦ Complete privacy: All your data stays on your device. No cloud storage, no external servers, no data mining. Your network is yours, period.
◦ Simple and fast: No account required to get started. No monthly subscriptions. Just install the extension and begin building a network you can actually maintain.

*** Perfect For ***

◦ Introverts who find traditional networking exhausting
◦ Freelancers and consultants managing client relationships
◦ Professionals who want genuine connections, not transactional ones
◦ Anyone frustrated with LinkedIn's limited relationship management features
◦ Privacy conscious individuals who want control over their data

*** Coming Soon ***

◦ Connection reminders to help you stay in touch
◦ Visual relationship mapping to see who knows who
◦ Automatic backlinks between contacts and shared interests

*** Why Petiole? ***

Most networking tools are built for salespeople trying to "optimize their pipeline." That's not us. We built Petiole for people who struggle with networking but know relationships matter. People who want to remember personal details without feeling like they're managing a sales funnel. People who value authenticity over automation.

The name "Petiole" comes from botany. It's the stalk that connects a leaf to a plant, providing essential support. That's what we're building: a simple tool that helps you support and maintain your professional connections naturally.

*** Getting Started ***

◦ Install the Petiole extension
◦ Browse LinkedIn and find profiles you want to save
◦ Click the Petiole icon to save connection information
◦ Add your own notes and context in the connection manager
◦ Build your network at your own pace

*** Privacy & Data Ownership ***

◦ All contact data stored locally on your device
◦ No external servers or cloud sync (optional sync coming later)
◦ No account creation required
◦ No tracking or analytics on your network
◦ Full data export available anytime
◦ You own your data completely

*** Support ***

Need help? Have questions? Email us at hello@petiole.app
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