Swapcard's story began with a serendipitous reconnection between three childhood friends: Baptiste Boulard, Damien Courbon, and Godefroy des Francs. After pursuing diverse paths in law, finance, technology, and digital innovation, they found a shared passion for fostering human connections. This common ground became the bedrock upon which Swapcard was built. Their vision was to address the inherent frictions in business networking, particularly within the context of events. They aimed to create a solution that would not only facilitate meaningful interactions but also help event organizers cultivate lasting engagement within their communities, encouraging attendees to return year after year. The company was officially founded in 2013 with the mission to bridge the gap between the online and physical worlds of networking, unlocking encounters that might otherwise never happen.
From its inception, Swapcard has been driven by the belief that technology, particularly artificial intelligence, can significantly enhance business networking on a global scale. The platform was designed to empower event organizers by providing tools to match attendees, streamline connections, and ultimately create memorable experiences. Over the years, Swapcard has evolved into a leading AI-powered event engagement platform, serving a wide array of clients, including associations, trade shows, and conference organizers. The platform focuses on maximizing attendee engagement, boosting exhibitor return on investment, and driving revenue growth for events. Swapcard's commitment to innovation is evident in its continuous development of features like AI-recommended leads and transformative upgrades to its registration modules. With a global reach, a remote-first team representing over 45 nationalities, and a track record of powering over 10,000 events for prominent industry players, Swapcard continues its journey to redefine event engagement and transform events into thriving, revenue-generating ecosystems.