Blink Collective

blink collective contemporary consumerism is shifting towards the 'experience economy' where people want to 'do rather than 'have'. blink collective is an online global community where anyone can offer their skills knowledge, or services as an authentic, 'non-guidebook' experience. listings on the website are curated and user-generated. bookings are managed by hosts via the website and reviews offer trust and social proof. we solve a marketing problem for small business and offer a unique platform for individuals to monetize their passions. the market opportunity is significant. in 2010 uk residents spent £44 billion on day trips and niche sectors, such as eagle watching in scotland generated £8 million. founder peter kindness previously founded http://myfriendshotel.com, an accommodation network with hosts in over 50 countries, is a european business graduate and has lived in seven different countries. other members of the team include a sales director and a developer.