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BUDU is a free professional network built around where you are. Find people, jobs and companies within reach, and talk directly to the ones you want to work with.

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AI Software EngineerOcgtal Labs · California, USAFreelance / gigRemote$30 per hour3 hrs ago

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People who were on BUDU in the last few days.

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Every country and city on BUDU has its own page with the members who live and work there.

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Groups for your field and your interests

Startups, design, language exchange, hiking. Groups are a quick way to meet people who care about the same things.

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Global datingMeet your love all over the worldNetworking 108Single and searching only sereous relationship and marriageSingle and searching only sereous relationship and marriage only sereous people can joinTravel 76Business ideas and loveWe network,share ideas and also personal live activities tooNetworking 53HSPs highly sensitive peopleFor anyone who is very sensitive to external stimuliNetworking 52Yogaeverybody interested in yogaYoga 35MarriageWho wants only marriage after RelationshipNetworking 32Gym 💪For FitnessFitness 24ecstatic dancefor conscious people enjoying ecstatic danceDance 22

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Members pick what describes them best.

How BUDU works

  1. Create a free profile

    Add your headline, experience and skills. It takes a few minutes and you can keep improving it.

  2. See who and what is nearby

    Professionals, jobs and companies are sorted by distance. Filter by industry, skill or job type.

  3. Connect and get to work

    Send a contact request, apply for a job or follow a company. Chat directly once you're connected.

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A professional network that starts with where you are

BUDU connects professionals, freelancers, founders and local businesses with the people around them. Whether you work in the UK, are building a company in Germany or are moving to Australia, you can see who works nearby, what they do and what they are open to.

Joining is free. Build a profile with your experience and skills, find or post a job, add your company and connect with people near you or anywhere in the world. Popular places include Nigeria, USA, Ghana, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Uganda and Indonesia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is BUDU?

BUDU is a professional network built around where you are. You see the professionals, jobs and companies near you first, build a profile with your experience and skills, and talk directly to the people behind the work.

Is BUDU free?

Yes. Creating a profile, browsing members, posting and applying for jobs, company pages and messaging in the app are free.

How do I find professionals near me?

Open your country or city page, or use the place search at the top of this page. In the BUDU app, People shows members sorted by distance, and you can filter by industry and skill.

How is BUDU different from other professional networks?

Most networks start with a search box. BUDU starts with distance, so the people and jobs you see are ones you can actually reach. Exact locations are never shown, only approximate distances.

Can I use BUDU socially too?

Yes. BUDU has a social side for meeting people nearby, travelling and interest groups. You choose whether you appear on the business side, the social side or both.

Is BUDU safe?

Members are 18+. You can block or report anyone in one tap and every report is reviewed. Only members who choose to share their location appear in listings, and you can delete your account at any time.

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