Introduce me to the right person! Simplified.
A new digital platform, AskNetwork247, has been launched to help Africans at home and abroad navigate one of the most pressing challenges of the current global economy: declining job security and shrinking purchasing power.
Across industries, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the way people work. For many, opportunities feel increasingly out of reach. In regions such as Africa, where more than 300 million people face limited access to sustainable employment, the impact is particularly severe.
AskNetwork247 seeks to address this by connecting users to trusted human referrals—jobs, clients, and business partners—through a system that blends AI speed with human networks.
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The Challenge:
Francis, a graduate who submitted over 1,000 job applications, represents a wider trend. As companies continue to restructure and downsize, applications often go unanswered.
The imbalance created by rapid automation has left many unable to keep pace.
“AI is a utility that cannot be ignored,” said a spokesperson for Windowshop AI Ltd, the UK-based company behind AskNetwork247.
Stop sending thousands of job applications into a void, we can now meet the right person, with the right approach, at the right time, said the founders, a group of Africans based in the UK, NG & KE.”
— Tobi Akinpelu
“But it should be used to strengthen human opportunity, not diminish it. The platform was built to restore connections and ensure that introductions—once a cornerstone of economic growth—remain accessible.”
How AskNetwork247 Works:
The platform is designed for freelancers searching for clients, graduates seeking placements, and SME founders looking for customers. Instead of relying on job boards or random social posts, users receive accurate referrals within seconds.
While the system is powered by AI, the other side of every referral is human. Respect for those connections remains a guiding principle.
Privacy and Security:
AskNetwork247 introduces a passcode session model that enables users to track progress anonymously. No name, email, or phone number is required to begin using the service.
Two Network Modes:
Global Network: For new users, offering access to more than 11,000 pre-loaded LinkedIn contacts provided legally by a founding team member.
Private Network: For users who prefer importing their own LinkedIn contacts, enabling faster responses without waiting for new approvals.
Pricing and Sponsorship:
Recognising that many job seekers and freelancers are cutting costs, AskNetwork247 offers a Free Forever Mode. In this mode, Sponsors—businesses with legitimate websites that provide solutions—cover referral costs.
Sponsors benefit by being spotlighted in referral results. For every three free referrals, one Sponsor is introduced to users as a potential solution provider. This offers African businesses an affordable and targeted way to reach new customers.
Who Benefits?:
The platform channels expertise in two directions:
– Users gain warm introductions to professionals who can advocate, hire, or refer them further.
– Sponsors gain visibility to customers actively seeking solutions in their domain.
By doing so, AskNetwork247 supports both individuals searching for opportunities and businesses striving for growth.
Comparison to Job Boards:
Unlike job boards, where applicants often enter a queue, AskNetwork247 introduces users directly to people with decision-making power or relevant networks.
For freelancers, this can mean immediate conversations with potential clients. For founders, it can mean referrals that shorten the path to customers or partners.
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