# Problem-Solving Business Platforms This Platform Helps Companies Connect with Creative Individuals By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-creative-individuals References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/problem-solving-platform-brings-gig-economy-creativity/) & [solverboard](https://solverboard.com/) 'Solverboard' is a unique platform that helps businesses connect with creative individuals. When businesses are facing difficult challenges, it can be helpful to have an outside perspective. This platform helps companies temporarily recruit creative thinkers that can help them overcome specific challenges. Solverboard operates as an [online platform that helps businesses connect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dilemaa) with creative individuals. Companies begin by outlining their issue, which can be as specific as a food packaging problem or as lofty as encouraging young children to read. The company then outlines further details about the challenge such as the deadline and budget. Other users can then post solutions for the company to review. If the company sees something useful, it can purchase the intellectual property rights from the author of the solution. The platform ultimately uses the flexibility of the [gig economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdtiv) to bring together people who would otherwise never connect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdsourced Problem-solving:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the collective intelligence of creative individuals from around the world, leveraging the gig economy to find innovative solutions. - **Collaborative Innovation Platforms:** Platforms like Solverboard facilitate collaboration between businesses and creative thinkers, providing a space for idea generation and solution-sharing. - **Outsourcing Creative Thinking:** Companies can temporarily recruit creative individuals to tackle specific challenges, exploring new avenues of problem-solving by seeking external expertise. ### Where This Applies - **Business Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Businesses can utilize platforms like Solverboard to access a diverse pool of creative thinkers, expanding their problem-solving capabilities and unlocking new growth potential. - **Packaging Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Packaging companies can leverage the crowd's creative ideas on platforms like Solverboard to optimize their designs, resulting in more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Educational institutions can tap into the collaborative nature of platforms like Solverboard to find innovative ways to engage young children in reading, fostering a love for learning from an early age. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Start Business Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venturenext.md) - [Startup Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-startup-ecosystem.md) - [Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wunderboards.md) - [Collaborative Life Organization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myboard-platform.md) - [Creative Side Hustle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rassa-platform.md) - [Connective Remote Working Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare.md) - [Expert Access Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outpost.md) - [Online Idea-Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-of-ideas.md) - [Idea Validating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headstarter.md)