Idea Submission GiveBackHack 2020

Project: Safety Net Submitted by David Amaya

What is the problem are you solving?

Folks often look to their job as a safety net. Many are finding that their safety nets are not as strong as they thought. Many are afraid to take risks without having a safety net.

On the other hand, there are individuals in the network who may want to help, but don't feel like they have an effective means to provide help.

How will this idea solve the problem?

The goal is to strengthen and support the original safety net: one's network and community.

Project: Safety Net aims to solve this problem by
- Helping people identify value propositions they can offer directly to clients
- Identifying opportunities for people to provide their services
- Helping people connect and collaborate with each other
   - allows teams to self-organize to provide a more valuable service
   - allows people to provide support to their network/community directly
- Making the path to self-employment easier

This can happen through workshops, networking events, even creating an incubator or accelerator to help folks build their business acumen and start finding clients.
As we identify our audience's barriers to success, we'll identify (or develop) tools and solutions to help them overcome those barriers.

Is this idea brand new or has it been partially-vetted?

Brand New

Why are YOU uniquely positioned to solve the problem? What other people do you need to help?

I have seen the pain firsthand. Many friends have been laid off. I don't have a job to give, but if I can support in a meaningful way, I want to do it. I deeply believe that self-employment/entrepreneurship is the best path forward, and I have the desire to make that path viable (and less scary) for more people.