Beam vs Sorted

Beam is the world’s first platform to crowdfund job training for homeless people and support them into stable work.

Beam works by embracing the power of technology to tell homeless people’s stories and share their dreams for the future. It allows the public to donate to personalised crowdfunding campaigns and follow the progress of those they’ve supported – influencing lives directly from a smartphone. To date, Beam has crowdfunded more than £1m in donations from members of the public, 100% of which goes towards the end cause. Working in partnership with registered charities and local authorities in London, Beam is helping hundreds of homeless people to gain work in sectors facing critical skills shortages.

Beam has won a number of awards for its work, including first prize in the London Homelessness Awards, and Best Use of Technology in the Homeless Sector in 2018. In 2019, the platform was named the overall winner of the Tech4Good Awards, and Hottest Tech for Good Startup in Europe at The Europas. Beam’s work has been covered in top-tier publications including the Financial Times, The Guardian and TechCrunch.

Location: London, UK

A global platform for monetizing skills, professional expertise and hobbies.

Sorted is a global platform for ‘Solvers’ and ‘Askers’. Solvers are hobbyists, creators, professional experts, knowledge authorities, and social celebs. The app enables Solvers to monetize interactions, gain an audience, and offer professional services to the Asker community in a 1:1 and most purpose-driven manner. On the other hand, the Asker community can get their daily Asks sorted via messaging and video calls with the Solver community.

Location: Dublin, Ireland