Home From College is an AI‑powered marketplace that connects college students with short‑term, paid gigs such as content creation, product testing, campus ambassadorship, and focus‑group participation. The platform matches students to brand briefs based on skills, availability, and demographic fit, and provides integrated time‑tracking, invoicing, and payroll to streamline compensation. Brands gain access to authentic Gen Z talent and real‑time performance analytics while students acquire flexible, resume‑building work experience.
Funding
$6.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
College students often lack access to flexible, paid work experiences that build real‑world skills and enhance their resumes, while brands struggle to find affordable, authentic Gen Z creators and testers for marketing and product development.
Solution
Home From College (HFC) operates an AI‑powered marketplace that matches students with short‑term, paid “GIGs” such as content creation, product testing, campus ambassadorship, and focus‑group participation. Brands post detailed briefs and compensation terms, and the platform’s applicant‑matching algorithms surface qualified students based on skill set, availability, and demographic fit. Students complete tasks remotely or on‑campus, track time through the built‑in dashboard, and receive payment via HFC’s payroll infrastructure. Companies gain access to a curated pool of Gen Z talent, real‑time performance analytics, and integrated reporting tools, while students acquire paid, resume‑building experience without disrupting their studies.
Target Audience
Primary customers are brands and agencies seeking authentic Gen Z marketing assets, and college students looking for paid, short‑term work that builds professional experience.
Features
- AI‑driven matching engine that aligns student skills (e.g., video editing, social media, UX design) with brand GIG requirements
- Integrated time‑tracking, invoicing, and payroll system that consolidates all student compensation into a single monthly invoice
- Secure, cloud‑based workspace with task assignment, file sharing, and real‑time chat for seamless collaboration
- Analytics dashboard for brands showing participant engagement, content performance, and ROI metrics
- Tiered subscription plans (Starter, Standard, Scale, Premium) with configurable microGIG and full‑GIG limits
- Compliance tools that enforce minimum wage, tax documentation, and GDPR‑compatible data handling