Show HN: I Built an AI Leads Enhancement Generation Tool
cora-intelligence.comI built a tool called Cora Intelligence to solve a problem I noticed many companies face: gathering all the information needed for new leads before making contact.
Typically, you start with a website or a name, then spend hours researching—are they the right fit? Who’s the best contact person? What’s the best way to approach them? This repetitive process is a major time sink for sales teams, and I thought, why not let AI handle it?
A while ago, I created a custom lead generation tool for a company that needed more than just the basics. They wanted information like product prices, specific contacts, and product availability all in one place. After seeing the impact it had for them, I decided to make a version of the tool available for everyone.
What is Cora Intelligence? Cora Intelligence is an AI-powered platform that helps you generate shop leads tailored to your needs. Beyond standard lead data like email, address, and company name, you can request specific details such as: • Product prices • Contact person names • Product availability
If the information is available online, Cora Intelligence finds it and presents it in an easy-to-digest format.
It also includes Cora AI, a chatbot connected to each lead. You can ask it additional questions about the lead and get answers instantly, eliminating the need to scour websites for details.
How It Works 1. Enter Your Industry: Specify the type of businesses you’re targeting (e.g., salons, retailers). 2. Customize Your Data Fields: Request specific information beyond the basics, like “Owner Name” or “Specific Product Pricing.” 3. Select a Location: Choose where you want to find leads. 4. Generate Leads: Receive a tailored list of leads with all the data you need.
Why Cora Intelligence? My goal with Cora Intelligence is to make sales prospecting more efficient by removing repetitive tasks. This tool empowers sales teams to: • Save time on lead research • Access custom, actionable data • Focus on building relationships and closing deals
If anyone knows of other tools that combine AI for lead generation with a chat feature for instant data retrieval, I’d love to hear about them. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome!
This is a really interesting tool! Lead research can take up so much time for sales teams, so automating parts of it definitely seems like a game-changer. The chatbot integration is a cool feature. It feels like a step beyond traditional lead generation tools.
I’m curious about a few things and would love to hear your thoughts (or the community’s):
Accuracy of Data: How do you ensure the data is accurate, especially when it comes to things like pricing or product availability?
Integration: Do you see this working as a standalone tool, or is there a vision to integrate it with existing CRMs and other workflows?
Alternatives: For anyone in sales, are there similar tools you've used, and how does this one compare?
It’s exciting to see tools like this coming out—customizing data fields seems like it could add a lot of value, especially for niche industries. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and questions! I’m glad you find Cora Intelligence interesting—it’s been rewarding to work on a tool designed to make lead research less time-consuming and more efficient for sales teams. Let me address your points: Accuracy of Data: We use AI to extract publicly available information from reliable sources, cross-referencing data where possible. While pricing or product availability can vary depending on how frequently businesses update their online presence, we continuously improve our algorithms to deliver the most accurate and current data. Integration: Right now, Cora Intelligence works as a standalone tool, but integration with CRMs and sales workflows is definitely on our roadmap. We want users to seamlessly incorporate leads and insights into their existing tools like Salesforce or HubSpot to create a more unified experience. Alternatives: While there are other lead generation tools like Apollo.io or ZoomInfo, Cora Intelligence stands out with its level of customization and the chatbot feature. Being able to request specific data fields and instantly retrieve more detailed information about a lead is something we’re proud to offer. Customization for niche industries is one of our main focuses, and we’re excited to keep refining and expanding the tool. Thanks again for your interest—if you have any other thoughts or suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
Any plans for an API?
Not in the next quarter, but in Q2 2025.