Gigi (operating entity: Time 3.0 Inc.) is an AI-powered professional networking platform that uses calendar data, social graph signals, and conversational AI via introductory voice calls to map users'
Gigi (operating entity: Time 3.0 Inc.) is an AI-powered professional networking platform that uses calendar data, social graph signals, and conversational AI via introductory voice calls to map users' genuine professional relationships and surface intelligent introductions. The product aims to replace passive, content-driven networks like LinkedIn with an 'AI Social Layer' built on real-world social capital. Originally launched as an AI companion chatbot named 'Ava' in 2023, it pivoted through an AI dating-app phase before relaunching as a professional networking tool in September 2025. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA after relocating from Paris, France in October 2025.
Total raised
$8.0M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Clara Gold
French entrepreneur who started building AI social products in 2022–2023. First launched 'Ava,' an AI companion chatbot, in early 2023. Pivoted the product to an AI dating app ('Gigi'), then again to AI professional networking in 2025. Known for an outspoken social media presence on LinkedIn. Moved from Paris to San Francisco in October 2025 to pursue US expansion.
LinkedInNo applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.