Tinder for mentors and students?

[EmperorPear]

So I just came up with this idea while reading a forum post, and I wonder if it has any potential.

It's supposed to look like a mix between Coursera and <insert dating site here>

I don't know whether it should receive money via subscription or through a lead-based system like in affiliate marketing. Both maybe?

It should have a variety of services, besides someone finding a long-time mentor. Seminars, meet-ups, etc. all of which can be organized by the users.

As you can see, the system shouldn't be binary, mentors can be students too. And the mentors can offer their services for free or can charge money for them.

What do you think?

 

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[Digamma]

So like a knowledge exchanging platform? I teach something to you, you teach something to me, we keep each other accountable?

 

[theag]

What do you think?

As a student I wouldnt want a mentor who is actively searching for students.

As a mentor I wouldnt want a student who is too lazy to find me without a platform like this.

So, I wouldnt use it.

 

[EmperorPear]

So like a knowledge exchanging platform? I teach something to you, you teach something to me, we keep each other accountable?

I was thinking something more of apprenticeship or tutoring, but that sounds cool.

As a student I wouldnt want a mentor who is actively searching for students.

As a mentor I wouldnt want a student who is too lazy to find me without a platform like this.

So, I wouldnt use it.

Hm, regarding your first point, I don't see it as some guy holding a sign saying "WILL MENTOR 4 MONEY". I see someone listing his expertise on the platform, and checking from time to time if someone wants to learn stuff from him.
And the second point is the point of the platform.
Where to find a mentor?
Will he accept me?
Does he posses the knowledge I want.

I doubt Donnie Trump will sign up to teach some kid how to be an entrepreneur, so don't expect Zeus or something. (But given enough scaling, the big boys may get in on the fun(and it can earn mad dosh)).

 

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[jon.a]

I am mentoring and being mentored nearly every day right here.

 

[mws87]

As a student I wouldnt want a mentor who is actively searching for students.

As a mentor I wouldnt want a student who is too lazy to find me without a platform like this.

So, I wouldnt use it.

Ah, yes. This reminds me of a time I was approached in B&N by a random who struck up a conversation with me. Long story short, he was offering mentoring. I passed. Something about it just screamed MLM scheme.

 

[Ubermensch]

Ah, yes. This reminds me of a time I was approached in B&N by a random who struck up a conversation with me. Long story short, he was offering mentoring. I passed. Something about it just screamed MLM scheme.

LOL.

Ah, the MLM people. 99% use such silly marketing tactics. Approaching people in public places? It's the 21st Century. Use the internet. Hilarious. I've heard similar stories.

 

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[mws87]

LOL.

Ah, the MLM people. 99% use such silly marketing tactics. Approaching people in public places? It's the 21st Century. Use the internet. Hilarious. I've heard similar stories.

Yes, I'm not 100% certain it was MLM but I am 100% certain it was going to require me investing my money and coming out on the losing team. It's a REALLY long story, really strange too. Don't want to hijack the thread though.

I feel like mentors are becoming sort of the new "gold rush". There are a lot of people catching onto it lately (or maybe I'm just noticing it more) and there are surely going to be a lot more people looking to exploit it and take advantage of it.

Some of the best things found are those not intentionally sought.

 

[Adam Secada]

Hm, regarding your first point, I don't see it as some guy holding a sign saying "WILL MENTOR 4 MONEY". I see someone listing his expertise on the platform, and checking from time to time if someone wants to learn stuff from him.

If I could play devil's advocate, then -- If the Mentor isn't being financially incentivized to list his accolades and recruit students, what incentive does he have to use this platform in the first place? This whole platform would hinge on having a valuable list of mentors... how would you get them?