The 'Guru' app is positioned as a versatile education and advice solution for consumers that will allow experts to monetize their skills and let users get the right kind of information they need in an on-demand basis.
The app works by having gurus sign up and provide their prowess capabilities to other users that can get in contact with them at a rate of $1 per minute for a video session. This could be to ask a specific question or even as a tutoring option to get help with a very specific skillset for users who are learning a new trade or skill.
The 'Guru' app is slated for a 2019 launch and works purely off of user's smartphones to let them access the service from anywhere.
Video Chat Advice Apps
The 'Guru' App Lets Users Answer Questions and Get Paid
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Expertise - Opportunity to create platforms that connect users with industry experts for personalized advice and education on a pay-per-minute basis.
2. Monetizing Skills - Potential for individuals to turn their expertise into a profitable business by offering video sessions and consultations for a fee.
3. Mobile Education - Rise of mobile apps as convenient tools for learning new skills and accessing personalized educational resources.
Industry Implications
1. Online Education - Online education platforms can adopt the pay-per-minute model to offer live video tutorials and personalized learning experiences.
2. Consulting - Consulting firms and individual experts can leverage video chat apps to offer remote consultations and advice services to clients across various industries.
3. Gig Economy - The gig economy can benefit from platforms like 'Guru' by providing an avenue for skilled professionals to monetize their expertise on a flexible basis.