In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder and CEO of Kinnect, Omar Alvaresz.

Kinnect is a platform dedicated to preserving memories and relationships through digital and physical experiences. With a background in major global brands and a personal drive to combat loneliness, Omar’s focus is on building meaningful connections and empowering people to celebrate their legacies.

Omar’s passion for storytelling originated from various instances of loss in his own life - his grandfather's battle with Alzheimer's and losing his friend to Leukemia. In losing both his grandfather and friend, he knew there was a need for KINNECT - not only for them but for their families. KINNECT is not just Omar’s latest venture—it reflects his life’s work to bring people together, one story at a time.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Kinnect.club
• Omar Alvaresz on LinkedIn

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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

• [00:42] Omar shares how personal loss led to the creation of KINNECT.
• [02:29] Explaining how KINNECT combines digital apps with physical storybooks.
• [05:05] Overview of how users create memory books using prompts and voice-to-text.
• [08:01] KINNECT’s global reach and support for English and Spanish languages.
• [11:08] How KINNECT fosters meaningful, private connections unlike social media.
• [17:27] Omar talks about authentic, culturally rooted marketing for legacy building.

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