Why "Intent" Is Not Just a Buzzword
Timing is everything in B2B sales. Whether you're selling SaaS, services, or anything in between — reaching a prospect before your competitor can make the difference between a reply and a missed opportunity.
But where do you find reliable, real-time intent data?
Tools like Perplexity or ChatGPT can summarize news or respond to prompts. But they weren't built for sales.
That's where Karhuno AI comes in — a sales signals platform designed from the ground up to detect and track real-world buyer intent.
Let's break it down.
Karhuno AI vs Perplexity – Head-to-Head
| Feature | Karhuno AI | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for sales | ✓ Yes – Built for B2B outbound | ✗ No – General-purpose search |
| Buying signals detection | ✓ 10+ signal types | ✗ None |
| Live proof links | ✓ News, job posts, LinkedIn URLs | ✗ No sources unless asked |
| Lead enrichment | ✓ Decision-maker contacts included | ✗ Not available |
| Search in any language | ✓ Yes | ⚠ English-centric |
| Output format | ✓ Sales-ready list | ✗ Text block |
| Integration with CRM or workflow | ✓ CSV, API, n8n ready | ✗ Manual copy-paste |
| UI built for SDRs | ✓ Yes | ✗ Not designed for sales work |
| Alerts on new signals | ✓ Email or webhook alerts | ✗ Not supported |
Real Example: Searching for Warehouse Expansions in the US
We ran the same query on both platforms:
"Show logistics companies in the US that announced new warehouses last month"
Karhuno AI Result:
- ✓10+ verified results
- ✓Company names, titles, URLs, decision-makers
- ✓Each result links to original proof (news, LinkedIn, etc.)
- ✓Ready to export or use in outbound campaigns
Perplexity Result:
- ✗4 vague summaries
- ✗No proof or clickable sources
- ✗No way to tell if the companies are real buyers
- ✗No contact data or relevance scoring
"It felt like reading a Wikipedia stub," said one of our users after testing both tools.
Why Perplexity Falls Short for Sales
Perplexity is great for quick knowledge queries — "What's the best CRM for startups?" or "How does ABM work?"
But if your job involves:
- Prioritizing prospects based on actions
- Reaching out right when interest spikes
- Personalizing based on real company moves
...then you need a system built to detect buying signals, not just summarize content.
What Makes Karhuno AI Different?
Karhuno doesn't guess intent. It tracks real events that indicate a buyer is ready.
Here are a few signals it can detect:
| Signal Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Funding rounds | "Series A in Germany – SaaS sector" |
| Hiring patterns | "Now hiring RevOps roles" |
| Tech stack changes | "Moved to Salesforce from HubSpot" |
| Office openings | "New warehouse in Texas" |
| LinkedIn conversations | "Commented under Clay's growth post" |
| Partnerships or launches | "Launched with Oracle cloud" |
And every signal includes:
- • Company name + website
- • Signal summary
- • Source URL
- • Contact data (when available)
It's Not Just AI — It's Sales Intelligence
While AI helps parse the web, what makes Karhuno AI effective is its contextual logic + sales-grade filtering.
It doesn't just show what happened, it tells you:
- Why it matters for you
- When to act
- Who to contact
That's what makes Karhuno not just an AI — but a sales advantage.
Integrates with Your Workflow
Karhuno AI connects seamlessly with:
• Google Sheets / Excel
• CRM platforms (HubSpot, Pipedrive, etc.)
• Outbound tools (Lemlist, Instantly, etc.)
• n8n workflows for alerts, enrichment, follow-up
Whether you're building a cold email campaign, a LinkedIn sequence, or just prioritizing accounts — Karhuno fuels your entire funnel with fresh signals, not static data.
Summary: If You Sell, Karhuno Wins
| Use Case | Who Wins |
|---|---|
| Sales research | ✓ Karhuno |
| Lead list generation | ✓ Karhuno |
| Competitive tracking | ✓ Karhuno |
| Answering trivia | Perplexity |
| SEO or content ideas | Perplexity |
If you're in B2B sales or marketing, Karhuno AI is miles ahead. It's not a chatbot. It's a real-time signal engine that lets you:
- • Stop searching
- • Start selling
- • Reach prospects at the perfect time