# Confidential Advice Platforms 'Advice Me' Lets Friends and Colleagues Provide Feedback By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advice-me References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/advice-me) & [adviceme.me](http://adviceme.me) Knowing what areas of your life you need to improve on can be a tricky conversation to have with friends or colleagues, so the 'Advice Me' app aims to help make the process more streamlined. The app works by having users set up a profile where those you know can provide honest advice on what you need to improve on, what you're doing great at and much more. This ensures improve is a constant part of the person's lifestyle rather than something they might visit on a yearly basis or perhaps even less often. The 'Advice Me' app speaks to the pervasive nature of [digital communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-catalyst) as consumers seek out ways to improve themselves on both a [personal and professional level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mebot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Improvement Networks:** Opportunity for networks that allow for more personalized and regular feedback to improve the user's personal or professional life. - **Honest Feedback Platforms:** Opportunity for platforms that facilitate honest and open feedback among friends and colleagues. - **Streamlined Self-improvement Tools:** Opportunity for tools that make the process of self-improvement more efficient and frequent using digital communication. ### Where This Applies - **Social Networking:** The 'Advice Me' app points to new possibilities and opportunities in social networking beyond communication and entertainment. - **Human Resource Management:** Companies can adopt similar platforms to help employees improve their skills and receive anonymous feedback from their peers or supervisors. - **Personal Development:** The industry around personal development can incorporate more tech-enabled tools and services geared towards frequent and honest feedback for self-improvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Awareness Insight Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howiseem.md) - [Expert Advice-Locating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evice-communication-app.md) - [Real-Time Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendher-hotline.md) - [AI Relationship Advice Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeno.md) - [Practical Professional Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mana-app.md) - [360-Degree Feedback Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokita.md) - [Personalized Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intro-app.md) - [Interpersonal Colleague Review Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordi-web-platform.md) - [Social Professional Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemind-app.md)