Leveraging IoT for Social Impact: A Case Study on goodgigs

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The founder of goodgigs, Dale Wilkinson, identified a gap in the job market where mission-driven companies and professionals with a desire to create social impact struggled to connect. The challenge was the lack of a unified platform where job seekers could easily find companies working on causes they were passionate about. The traditional job portals were not efficient enough, requiring users to endlessly scroll through job listings. Furthermore, these platforms did not cater specifically to the social impact industry, making it difficult for professionals to find roles that matched their skills and vision. The challenge was to create a platform that would not only connect companies and professionals but also catalyze the social impact these companies could create by making it easy to find talent aligned with their mission.

The primary customers of goodgigs are mission-driven companies and professionals who are passionate about creating social impact. These companies need help hiring talent that aligns with their vision and mission. On the other hand, the professionals are individuals who want to use their skills for good and are looking for companies that are working on causes they are passionate about. These professionals come from various fields including design, marketing, tech, product, legal, sales, HR, and content. The platform also serves users who are interested in the social impact industry and want to stay updated with the latest jobs and news in the field.

Wilkinson developed goodgigs, a platform that connects mission-driven companies with professionals who want to use their skills for good. The platform was built using Bubble, a no-code tool, which allowed Wilkinson to bring his idea to life without serious technical experience. The platform features a main feed that compiles featured gigs, user highlights, and relevant posts. Users can search the social impact jobs board for jobs based on location, cause, and job category. They can also customize their weekly email alerts to ensure they don't miss out on the perfect gig. Additionally, users can create their own profile and be listed in the 'goodpeople' directory, allowing them to showcase their skills, the social issues they care about, and the services they provide. Companies can then search the directory by skills. The platform also features a podcast, GoodMakers, and plans to introduce more features to enhance community engagement and user profiles.

• The operational results of goodgigs have been positive. The platform has successfully connected mission-driven companies with professionals, enabling them to create social impact together. Users have been actively signing up and using the platform, indicating its effectiveness in meeting their needs. The platform has also been receiving thoughtful feedback from its users, which is crucial for its continuous improvement and growth. Furthermore, the platform has been generating revenue, demonstrating its financial sustainability. The success of goodgigs also highlights the potential of no-code tools like Bubble in enabling entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life without needing serious technical experience.

• The platform has been generating revenue since January 2020.
• The platform has a growing user base with users actively signing up and using the platform.
• The platform features jobs from various fields including design, marketing, tech, product, legal, sales, HR, and content.