any insight on why didn't it work with coaches? too many conflicts? not enough incentives?
Because it is a world that I understand better, and because I feel the need for this app, I think others might as well.
> IMHO such tools would be more valuable for non-web specialty skills
Interesting feedback. I haven't considered that approach. This seems like a whole new branch to explore. What craft would be more inclined to need online peer-coaching in your opinion?
> why didn't it work with coaches?
It is too hard to find true passionnate coaches. I aimed to speak with business coaches to avoid the life gurus, but it was still hard to find people who were acting with integrity.
> too many conflicts?
What conflicts are you thinking about?
> not enough incentives?
What kind of incentives do you have in mind?
Thanks for your interest, I was a bit disappointed not to get much feedback from post in HN.
You'd be surprised how much value tech can add in basic professions.
Also, learn to partner. Go to the local cleaning-maids agency, ask them if you can setup a free peer coaching site for their maids. Or for the local cab company, or the construction site. No cost to them.
Even if # of users are small, they will be targeted. Great for ad-based revenue. CPM / CPCs increase drastically when the content and users are targeted.