Social media influencers have cultivated dedicated fanbases, but current platforms offer limited ways for these creators to monetize their influence beyond digital interactions. Meanwhile, fans increasingly seek more meaningful, real-world connections with the personalities they follow online. This creates an opportunity to bridge the gap between digital fandom and physical experiences.

The Core Concept

One approach could involve creating a platform where influencers host exclusive in-person experiences for their fans. This could work through:

• Influencers designing unique activities (e.g., cooking classes, city tours, or workshops)
• Fans purchasing tickets to these limited-capacity events
• The platform handling logistics like payments, venue bookings, and documentation

The experience itself becomes content - with professional photos/videos captured during the event that influencers can repurpose for their social channels. This creates multiple value streams: fans get special access, influencers earn money while creating content, and the platform takes a commission.

Why This Could Work

Unlike existing experience marketplaces that focus on local experts, this concept leverages pre-existing influencer-fan relationships. The built-in content creation aspect makes participation more valuable for influencers compared to standard event hosting. Starting with specific niches (like food or travel creators) could allow for more tailored experiences that general platforms can't easily replicate.

An MVP might begin with manually coordinated events in a single city to test demand before building out booking technology. Key considerations would include safety measures, scalable logistics, and maintaining the exclusive feel that makes these experiences valuable to fans.