Distill typically builds profiles using public sources like LinkedIn. However, if someone doesn’t have an online presence—or their information isn't available publicly—you can still manually create a profile for a person or company on Distill.
This feature is especially useful when you're trying to track or research individuals or organizations that aren’t widely listed online.
How to Create a Profile Without LinkedIn (Manual Entity Creation)
Step 1: Log In
You must be a logged-in user to create a new entity.
Step 2: Go to the Entity Creation Page
Visit: https://distill.fyi/entity/create
Step 3: Fill Out the Form
Complete the required fields to help us generate the most accurate profile:
- Entity Type: Choose either “Person” or “Company”
- Name: Full name of the person or name of the company
- URL (optional): Link to a personal website, article, press release, or any online reference
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Title (optional): e.g., “CEO at Distill” or current role/title
Step 4: Provide a Description: Add as much detail as possible. The more you share, the better our AI can enrich the profile. Example Details to Include:
- Education (schools attended, degrees earned)
- Past roles and companies
- Notable achievements or awards
- Industry focus or expertise
- Media mentions or interviews
Step 4: Submit
Click "Add" and we’ll generate a draft profile using your input. Using what you provided, our system will attempt to fill in any missing information.
Having Issues?
If you run into any errors or need help creating a profile, please reach out to us directly at support@distill.fyi.
We’re happy to assist!