Social alarm clock app Wakie is pivoting to enable strangers to have voice conversations on any discussion topic. Available from Google Play, the App Store and the Windows Store, the smartphone application is now described as "the fastest way to find the appropriate person to discuss anything." This is sort of like old school chatrooms, except using phone calls.
The outsourced wake-up call feature still exists, but Wakie expanded to include conversational matchmaking. You can request voice conversations on a number of subjects, from love advice to learning more about a different country. The border-free communication platform is anonymous and safe for users, as no phone numbers are visible or exchanged. So far 2 million users in 80 countries are using Wakie.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Voice Conversations
- Opportunity for businesses to create platforms that enable anonymous voice conversations on various topics.
- Conversational Matchmaking
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop systems that match users for voice conversations based on their interests and expertise.
- Anonymous Communication
- Potential for businesses to create secure and anonymous communication platforms that protect users' privacy.
Sectors Adopting This
- Social Networking
- Opportunity for social networking companies to incorporate features that facilitate voice conversations between anonymous users.
- Mobile Applications
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile app developers to create platforms that enable anonymous voice conversations anytime, anywhere.
- Communication Technology
- Potential for communication technology companies to develop secure and anonymous systems for voice conversations on various topics.
