Andrii Ostapchuk, Founder & CEO at Young Business Club
Posted 4 months ago
Blackthorn AI delivered a high-quality AI matching system that boosted engagement
The project aimed to build an AI-driven networking platform for entrepreneurs. Blackthorn AI implemented an AI agent capable of recommending 5–10 top-fit matches with contextual explanations, integrated Zoho CRM, and deployed on GCP with vector databases for semantic search. As a result, engagement increased significantly — members receiving AI-suggested icebreakers started 2.3× more conversations, while CRM workload was reduced by ~60%. Data completeness rose from 62% to 88% in the first month. Event networking impact was strong, with 70%+ of attendees connecting to at least one valuable contact before or during events. The team worked in structured phases with demos, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication.
What was the project name that you have worked with BlackThorn?
AI-Powered Networking & Member Matching Platform
What service was provided as part of the project?
Web Development, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence
Describe your project in brief
Blackthorn AI developed an AI agent for smart member matching, integrated with Zoho CRM and onboarding audio interviews. The team delivered the AI subsystem, cloud infrastructure (GCP), and a matching microservice with contextual explanations and icebreaker questions.
What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?
Their depth of AI expertise, structured project management, and proactive ideas like event-matching and external data PoCs.
What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?
Nothing notable — the work was timely and of consistently high quality.
Rating Breakdown
- Quality
- Schedule & Timing
- Communication
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Project Detail
- $50001 to $200000
- Completed
- Other Industries