The latest startup to capitalize on the sharing economy is an Uber-like service for boat owners called 'ShareBoat.' While there are a number of ways for consumers to hitch a ride on dry land, this company wants to make it easier for non-boat owners to get out on the open sea.
Similar to services such as Uber and Lyft, ShareBoat works by sharing resources. Boat owners simply list their boat on the site and non-boat owners can request access to the vessel for a temporary period of time. Captains can choose their crew and vet them before departure. Once aboard, the crew can lend a hand and chip in money to cover the cost of the trip. As a result, boat owners can find like-minded individuals to do everything from deep-sea diving to casual fishing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Boat-sharing Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a boat-sharing platform with additional services such as organizing events and excursions.
- Sharing Economy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows people to share various resources, not just boats, for a temporary period of time.
- Peer-to-peer Boating
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a mobile app that connects boat owners directly with potential users in real-time for on-demand boating experiences.
Sectors Adopting This
- Marine Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology advancements, such as IoT and automated systems, into boat-sharing services to enhance user experience and safety.
- Travel and Tourism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create partnerships with boat-sharing services to offer unique travel experiences, tours, and packages.
- Event Planning
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with boat-sharing services to provide event planning services for special occasions such as parties, weddings, and corporate events.
