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| Vimcal | |
|---|---|
| File:Vimcal Logo.png | |
| Developer(s) | Vimcal Inc. |
| Initial release | 2021 |
| Operating system | Web, iOS, macOS, Windows |
| Type | Calendar software, productivity software |
| Website | https://vimcal.com |
Vimcal is a calendar and scheduling application developed by Vimcal Inc., a software company founded in 2021. The app is designed to streamline time management for professionals through a keyboard-centric interface, time zone intelligence, and productivity features tailored for busy users. Vimcal is available on desktop and iOS.
History
[edit]Vimcal was co-founded by John Li and Michael Zhao and launched through Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 batch. The company initially started with an augmented reality concept, pivoted to a fitness app, and later developed Vimcal after facing scheduling challenges during startup fundraising.[1]
Vimcal was named Product of the Month on Product Hunt in October 2021.[2] The product gained early attention for its speed-focused interface and user-centric design.[3]
In November 2023, the company announced it had raised $4.5 million in seed funding to expand its offerings for team scheduling and enterprise use.[4]
Founders
[edit]John Li, CEO of Vimcal, previously worked as a software engineer at Twitter. He holds degrees in Computer Science, Business Administration, and French from the University of California, Berkeley, and interned at Apple.[5]
Michael Zhao, CTO of Vimcal, worked as a product manager at Microsoft and Kabam, contributing to mobile games including Star Wars: Uprising and Marvel Contest of Champions. According to publicly available profiles, he studied Computer Science and Environmental Economics at UC Berkeley and is an active angel investor.[6]
Features
[edit]Vimcal includes the following capabilities:
- Keyboard shortcuts for scheduling speed
- Time zone overlays for distributed teams
- Calendar links for external booking
- Multi-executive support
- AI-assisted features like Free Time Finder and calendar audits
The Vimcal iOS app launched in 2022 and includes mobile versions of its key desktop functionality, such as scheduling links, time zone overlays, and quick-invite shortcuts.[7] Following its release, the app was featured by Apple as a "Best New App" and included in its curated "Best Calendar Apps" list.[3]
Vimcal EA
[edit]In 2023, Vimcal introduced Vimcal EA, a version of the calendar designed specifically for executive assistants. According to the company,[8] Vimcal EA was co-developed with input from thousands of executive assistants and includes features tailored for multi-executive workflows, calendar audits, time zone coordination, and scheduling based on external availability.
The product has been positively received by the EA community. In a review from The EA Campus, Vimcal EA was noted for addressing “real pain points in day-to-day scheduling that generic calendar tools overlook,” and for providing a user experience “co-built with executive assistants, not just for them.”[9]
CCing my EA
[edit]In August 2024, Vimcal launched CCing my EA, a weekly newsletter dedicated to executive assistants. Each Thursday, the newsletter includes five job listings, three curated posts, and one tech tip related to calendaring or productivity.[10]
According to the company, the newsletter is read by EAs at over 5,000 companies, including Amazon, Google, McKinsey, Netflix, and Visa.[10]
The platform has expanded to include:
- A podcast with interviews from EAs and industry experts
- A comic series titled BCCing my EA featuring anonymous EA stories[11]
- Free webinars on EA workflows and scheduling strategies
The newsletter has also been referenced by *Founder & Force Multiplier* for its community and resource-sharing focus.[9][12]
Reception
[edit]Vimcal has received positive media coverage for its speed, visual design, and emphasis on user experience. TechCrunch called it “the most nifty calendar app on the block.”[3] AlleyWatch praised its streamlined booking and team coordination tools.[13]
See also
[edit]- Google Calendar
- Microsoft Outlook
- Calendly
References
[edit]- ^ "John Li, Vimcal – Surviving the Trenches". SaaS Club.
- ^ "Vimcal – Product Hunt". Product Hunt.
- ^ a b c "Vimcal wants to be the most nifty calendar app on the block". TechCrunch. 2022-11-15.
- ^ "Vimcal raises $4.5 million to expand its team offerings". TechCrunch.
- ^ "John Li, CEO & Co-founder of Vimcal". Category Visionaries.
- ^ "Michael Zhao – LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Vimcal announces highly anticipated iOS app and Microsoft Outlook integration" (Press release).
- ^ "Vimcal EA – Executive Assistant Calendar". Vimcal.
- ^ a b "Review of Vimcal EA". The EA Campus.
- ^ a b "CCing My EA – Official Newsletter Site".
- ^ "BCCing My EA – Comic Archive".
- ^ "Executive Assistant – Tagged Content". Founder and Force Multiplier.
- ^ "Vimcal: Calendar App for Streamlined Scheduling". AlleyWatch.