Revolutionizing Mentorship with Pocket Board: An IoT Case Study
Technology Category
- Drones - Flight & Control Systems
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Education
Applicable Functions
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
- Time Sensitive Networking
Services
- Training
About The Customer
Pocket Board is designed for growth-minded workers who are seeking guidance and coaching in their careers. These individuals may be at any stage in their career, from young professionals to mid-career professionals trying to break in and build their pathway to success. The app is particularly beneficial for those who do not have a proper network or enough time to seek out the right mentor. Pocket Board provides these individuals with a platform to easily find skilled, one-on-one mentorship from accomplished industry mentors, on their schedule.
The Challenge
The traditional mentorship model has been facing several challenges, making it difficult for individuals to find the right mentor to guide them through critical moments in their career. The lack of a proper network or time constraints often prevent individuals from seeking out the right mentor. The cost of missing out on important opportunities due to inadequate information or preparation is high. The founder of Pocket Board, Erika Gemzer, identified these challenges and sought to modernize mentorship, making it easy and accessible for individuals to find the guidance and coaching they need, when they need it.
The Solution
Pocket Board is an app that provides a platform for individuals to find skilled, one-on-one mentorship. The app allows growth-minded workers to search a marketplace of mentors to find a skilled industry mentor who has the background and skills they are looking for. Once potential mentees find a few mentors they like, they can check out the mentor's profile, read their bios, and check their rates. They can then ask a 'Quick Question' to learn about the mentor's style or approach, or book 1:1 sessions with that mentor, at times that fit their schedule. Over time, mentees can even become mentors themselves, helping others grow and catapult their careers. The app was built using Bubble, a no-code platform with built-in backend services and database, which allowed for a faster build.
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