Toufic initial call

Summary

The transcript details a conversation between two parties discussing a potential long-term business deal involving crowd management and event software solutions. The speaker explains the functionality of their software, which facilitates Q&A sessions, polls, and attendee engagement at events without the need for physical interaction. The discussion also touches on the possibility of the listener becoming a distributor or sponsor for the software in the Middle East, with plans to connect the speaker with an assistant for further details and a potential presentation.

Takeaways

• 📍 The conversation is about setting up a meeting and discussing a potential long-term business deal involving crowd management and event services.
• 🍽 The speaker is currently waiting for lunch delivery and is open to continuing the conversation once the delivery arrives.
• 🤝 There is a mutual interest in establishing a long-term partnership, with the speaker emphasizing the need for the other party to visit and see their operations.
• 🏢 The speaker's company is involved in event management and is open to learning and potentially adopting new crowd management systems.
• 🌐 The conversation mentions the use of specialized companies in UA and KSA for crowd management at large-scale events, which handle queuing, security, ushering, and registrations.
• 💡 The speaker is interested in exploring the possibility of becoming a sponsor or distributor for a crowd management software in their region.
• 🗓 The speaker is preparing a presentation for a client interested in event engagement software, specifically for Q&A and polling features during corporate events.
• 💼 The speaker is not directly in charge of the software aspect of the business but is overseeing the process and will connect the software provider with the appropriate team members.
• 📲 The speaker requests to exchange contact information via WhatsApp for further communication and to share the location for the meeting.
• 💼 The speaker introduces their role as a product person and business developer, having transitioned from being a software developer, and is open to exploring new opportunities in the UAE market.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the conversation?

The main topic of the conversation is discussing a potential long-term business deal involving software for event management, specifically for crowd management and engagement during large-scale events.

What is the purpose of the software mentioned in the conversation?

The software is designed for event management, with features that facilitate crowd management, queuing, security, ushering, registrations, and engagement during large-scale events.

How does the software handle registrations for large events?

For large events, the software allows for online registrations where attendees can pay and buy tickets in advance. The software then provides a data sheet with the names of the attendees.

What is the role of the person speaking about the software?

The person speaking about the software is a product person and previously a developer. They are responsible for explaining the software's capabilities and exploring business development opportunities.

What is the proposed method for the software company to work with the event management company?

The proposed method is for the event management company to become a distributor or representative of the software in the Middle East, potentially selling the service to other companies and sharing revenue with the software company.

What is the significance of the 'Main Pulse' mentioned in the conversation?

The 'Main Pulse' seems to be a key feature or aspect of the software that focuses on engagement, such as running Q&A sessions, polls, and other interactive elements during events.

How does the Q&A feature of the software work?

The Q&A feature allows attendees to submit questions through their phones, which are then displayed on a big screen. The speaker can choose which questions to answer, and there can be moderation involved.

What is the process for the software company to provide a tailored solution for a specific event?

The process involves the event management company providing a brief of the event's nature and requirements. The software company then comes back with a proposal, including a solution, cost, and time frame.

What is the event management company looking for in a software solution?

The event management company is looking for a software solution that can enhance audience engagement, streamline event processes such as registrations and queuing, and be customizable to fit various event types.

What is the expected outcome of the meeting between the software company and the event management company?

The expected outcome is to establish a partnership where the event management company becomes a regional representative or distributor for the software, selling it to clients and sharing in the revenue.

How does the software company plan to demonstrate the software's capabilities?

The software company plans to provide a visual demonstration, possibly through a screen share, to show the main use cases and functionalities of the software to the event management company.