Ask HN: MentorHour - What do you think about my idea
I've heard of many people who prefer a "classroom like" structure while learning something new rather than googling for articles/tutorials on the topic. So I envision a place where Mentors can start hourly sessions/courses teaching the protege's that follow them about any topic. The course/sessions can involve exercises/assignments that the students can do.
Business Model: Sessions/Courses can be free or paid. Site takes x% out of the final sale of the mentor
How is it different than,say, skillshare? : Doesn't let just anyone teach a course Everything is in the site. Doesn't require students to go to a specific address
Why should people participate : Build street cred Earn money (Mentor) Learners can stop worrying about tutorials on the topic and just concentrate on the material presented by the mentor
What do you think about this idea? I understand the biggest problem will be to attract well known people in different fields. From top of my head I am thinking about authenticating people from SO with reputation of above (X). As the idea unfolds, I'd have to gain knowledge about other areas and known people from those areas.