From Recruitment to AI-Powered Gifting: Lou Doyle's Tech Startup Journey

In this episode of 'Raise Your Visibility Online,' join LinkedIn expert and CEO Louise Brogan as she interviews Lou Doyle, co-founder and CEO of Needi, a corporate gifting concierge service that blends psychology and AI. Lou is the CEO and co-founder of needi - the corporate gifting concierge service that uses psychology and AI to match people with the perfect gift from hundreds of brilliant local independent businesses. Lou is also a mum of three (including toddler twins!) and one of just 2% of UK female founders to raise over £1.4 million in venture capital. Lou shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from her beginnings in recruitment and traveling the world, to launching a tech-focused gifting company aimed at reducing waste and supporting local businesses. Discover actionable insights on leveraging meaningful gifts to foster connections in large corporations, strategies on creating an impactful gifting algorithm, and the transformative power of making recipients feel truly valued. Perfect for business owners, industry experts, and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to elevate their online presence and grow their ventures! 00:00 Introduction to Raise Your Visibility Online 00:52 Meet Lou Doyle: Entrepreneur and Mum 04:16 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 06:39 The Birth of Needi: A Gifting Company 13:27 Building a Tech-Driven Business 16:32 Passion for Tech and Data 17:10 The Power of Connection 19:48 Building Needi from Scratch 22:55 Corporate Gifting Strategies 28:53 Future Growth and Global Expansion 30:43 How to Connect with Needi ✅ Our FREE LinkedIn Video Guide www.louisebrogan.com/videoguide 🎯 30 day FREE trial on High Level - your one-stop CRM, scheduling tool, lead gen and so much more - https://www.gohighlevel.com/louise-brogan *********************************************************************** Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EDuPVWHu8OM0z0x777bMw/join ************************************** If you found this video useful then hit subscribe and let me know when you will use this feature in the comments below. Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebrogan Tune into the Raise Your Visibility Online Podcast