Peer-mentored paths connecting edtech freelancers for gig success.
Bootstrapping edtech freelancers lack personalized learning paths tailored to gig economy business challenges like invoicing, contracts, and taxes.
EdGigMentor matches edtech freelancers with mentors for personalized business paths on invoicing, contracts, taxes. Build shared paths with mentor feedback and group cohorts. Track collective progress and share wins.
Bootstrapping solo freelancers in edtech working in the gig economy
Mentor-matching network exclusively for edtech gigs, with collaborative path building.
friendly
AI matches based on skills, experience, location.
Co-create paths with mentor in real-time.
Join small groups for peer accountability.
Calendar integration for mentor calls.
Public wins feed for motivation.
In-app calls for sessions.
Automated mentor ratings.
Mentor-uploaded files.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| mentor_skills | text | Yes |
| is_mentor | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| mentee_id | uuid | No |
| mentor_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| match_id | uuid | No |
| milestones | text | Yes |
| progress | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/matches/findGet mentor matches
/api/paths/collaborateUpdate shared path
/api/cohorts/joinJoin group
No matches
1 active match
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 180 | 1.8% | $49 | $588 |
| Month 6 | 1,100 | 4.5% | $743 | $8,916 |
Matched peers build your custom business path – invoicing to taxes.
Run LinkedIn outreach to edtech freelancers offering free mentor match; host Twitter Space on gig pains; partner with 1 edtech influencer for referrals.
Expert calls
No ongoing paths or edtech focus
Free-form paths + community
Network effects from mentor-mentee matches.
Loneliness in solo freelancing rising, demand for niche communities up 40% YoY.
Low mentor supply initially
Seed with free Pro for experienced users
Success: 30% interest in matching
Success: 20% retention wk2
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