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.
What's Driving This Trend
- On-demand Expertise
- Opportunity to create platforms that connect users with industry experts for personalized advice and education on a pay-per-minute basis.
- Monetizing Skills
- Potential for individuals to turn their expertise into a profitable business by offering video sessions and consultations for a fee.
- Mobile Education
- Rise of mobile apps as convenient tools for learning new skills and accessing personalized educational resources.
Who This Affects Most
- Online Education
- Online education platforms can adopt the pay-per-minute model to offer live video tutorials and personalized learning experiences.
- Consulting
- Consulting firms and individual experts can leverage video chat apps to offer remote consultations and advice services to clients across various industries.
- 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.
