Bussiness Ideas

Talkhood is a hyperlocal, neighborhood-first social networking platform built to connect residents and local businesses within the same geographic area. The startup focuses on solving everyday local communication gaps by creating structured, location-based digital communities. The business model is designed to balance mass user adoption with sustainable monetization while keeping community engagement at the core. 1. Freemium Platform Model The platform is free for users, encouraging widespread adoption, active participation, and strong network effects within local communities. 2. Optional User Subscription (Value-Added Layer) Users can opt for a premium subscription that unlocks exclusive daily discounts from nearby businesses and additional in-app benefits. 3. Business Account Subscription (?199/month) Local businesses subscribe to create verified profiles, display catalogs, receive ratings and reviews, and directly reach nearby customers. 4. Hyperlocal Advertising Businesses can run targeted promotions within specific neighborhood feeds, ensuring relevance, higher engagement, and better ROI. 5. Third-Party Advertising Partnerships Integration with ad networks enables scalable ad monetization without affecting core community experience. 6. Premium Visibility & Promotion Features (Future Scope) Paid features such as priority posts, boosted events, and enhanced local discovery. 7. Asset-Light, Scalable Model Technology-driven infrastructure allows rapid expansion across cities with minimal operational cost. 8. Sustainable Value Loop Free users drive engagement Businesses gain visibility Monetization fuels platform growth.

Startup Teams

• 1 Satyam Gupta (Director)
• 2 Rekha (Director)

Incubation Details

• Incubator Name
  G L Bajaj Center for Research and Incubation
• Incubator Host Institution
  GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management
• State
  Uttar Pradesh
• City
  Gautam Buddha Nagar