Workly is a mobile platform connecting college students with local, short-term gig opportunities. It allows households and small businesses to post immediate tasks, which are then matched with students seeking flexible work and prompt payment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
College students often struggle to find flexible, short-term work that accommodates their academic schedules and proximity to campus. This creates a barrier to earning supplemental income and limits opportunities for individuals needing immediate, task-based assistance.
Solution
Workly provides a mobile-first platform that connects college students with local, short-term gig opportunities. The platform facilitates the posting of immediate tasks by households and small businesses, which are then matched with students seeking flexible work. Students can browse and accept gigs that fit their availability, completing tasks such as deliveries, event support, or minor household chores. Upon completion, students receive prompt payment, enabling them to earn income without long-term commitments.
Target Audience
The primary users are college students seeking flexible part-time work and households or small businesses requiring on-demand assistance for immediate tasks.
Features
- Mobile application for iOS and Android with a user-friendly interface for gig discovery and management.
- Geolocation services to identify and display available gigs within a specified radius of the user's campus.
- Student profile creation requiring .edu email verification to ensure a qualified user base.
- Task posting functionality for users to detail project requirements, compensation, and desired completion times.
- In-app messaging for direct communication between students and task posters.
- Integrated payment processing for secure and timely disbursement of funds upon task completion.
- Categorization of popular gig types including food delivery, tutoring, event assistance, and pet sitting.