Startup Model – Local Events Based on User Preferences

THE MODEL: A startup which offers users a mobile app where they can discover events based on their preferences connect with friends and people with similar interests and make bookings for these events from the app itself.

STARTUP: Fever (American startup)

WHAT I LIKE

Core Idea – An event discovery and booking portal based on user preferences.

Other Features – Users also get VIP admission into events. They do not have to print any tickets and can also check out where their friends and other people with similar interests are going.

CONCERNS

Competition – There is a lot of competition in the event discovery and booking space.

Startup Model – Track Your Favorite Artists

THE MODEL: A platform where users can track their favorite artists and bands and see when they are performing in their area. Users can also buy tickets through the platform.

STARTUP: Songkick (British startup)

WHAT I LIKE

Core Idea – A platform for users to search for and book tickets for concerts.

Benefits to Users – Users can organize their favorite bands and concerts in one place, get to know when these artists are performing in your area and also book tickets before they sell out.

Big Problem Addressed – Over 50% of concert tickets go unsold. The main reason is that fans are unaware of concerts taking place. The startup tries to solve this problem.

CONCERNS

Competition – A lot of concert discovery and booking apps are competing in the market. The startup will face resistance growing into different geographies.

Startup Model – Personalized Event Discovery

THE MODEL: An app which allows users to discover events based on interests, proximity and date . Users can subscribe to the app and get to know about upcoming events of their favorite performers and venues. Also users can know what events their friends are going for.

STARTUP: Craze (Bulgarian startup)

WHAT I LIKE

Core Idea – A personalized event discovery app for users to discover events based on interests, proximity and dates.

Benefits to Users – Users can browse through different events. Also they can subscribe to know of upcoming events of their favorite performers and venues. Users can also book tickets through the app.

User Experience – The app has a clean and easy to use interface.

CONCERNS

Competition – Event discovery is a competitive space. Also expanding into new geographies is difficult owing to local competitors.