What is Hosbby? ,Hosbby is an online peer to peer marketplace which empowers skilled hobbyists to ,maximise their potential and make use of untapped resources. We provide a secure and easy ,to use platform of business solutions for small business owners and skilled individuals to ,grow business and connect with local people as well as travellers. We believe that anyone ,has something to offer and anyone has something new to discover. Hosbby encourages ,people to realise the potential of their skills and strives to build a community of people who ,are passionate about their hobbies. We envision the Hosbby community as a place for ,economical gain and social satisfaction, where people can share their hobbies and meet new ,friends around the world while stimulating a sharing economy. ,To sum up, we believe: “Happy is the man that can make a living by his hobby” ,The problems and desires of our market… ,- People have hobbies and skills but don’t know how to access their audience. ,-People seek extra income from their talent, but wonder how to do so. ,-People are searching for an authentic peer to peer experience and lasting connections. ,-People want to make the choice to support individuals, small business, and engage the ,sharing economy. ,A Hosbby Host may be an… ,- Existing small business owner seeking a larger network ,- A skilled hobbyist looking for a platform to organise their activities ,- Volunteers (or “givers”) who coordinate events for social benefit ,- A skilled person who has not yet maximised the potential of their hobby and wants ,experience teaching others ,Who is a Hosbby Guest ,- Hobby enthusiasts who want to meeting people with common interests ,- Travellers looking for an authentic local experience ,- Families seeking fun activities and educational opportunities ,- Open minded people of all ages who want to try something new ,Team ,Founder: Christine So. ,Prior to Hosbby, Christine was the chief marketing and PR of Holga cameras as well as the ,creative director of “Holga Inspire”; a fine art initiative to promote photography communities ,by sponsoring educational art programs and by coordinating 27 exhibitions in 15 cities ,around the world. She was also responsible for art sales and consulting on corporate art projects. ,Since 2011, Christine’s self funded charitable water project in Cambodia has provided over ,300 families clean water. She has served as a council member for Partners International to ,organise fundraising and implement strategies. Christine is a motivational speaker at ,corporate events, church, and through various publications including Elle Magazine, Hong ,Kong Economic Journal, and Women’s Daily. ,IT: Bhiner Technologies: ,A Hong Kong IT solutions company and digital agency that develops websites, mobile apps, ,and digital interactive tools. Their major clients include Nokia, Ultraone, and Cosmopolitan ,International Holdings. Their e-commerce website bhiner.com, a Taobao agent, was founded ,in 2010 and now reaches 157 countries. ,
