Hybrid Accountability Services
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A business model that combines monitoring technology with human oversight to provide accountability services. The example discussed is Harbor, a baby monitor service with human monitoring.
Core Concept
- Uses technology (cameras/monitors) combined with human monitoring
- Humans watch feeds and notify users when action is needed
- Similar to Deep Sentinel's security monitoring but applied to different use cases
Harbor's Implementation (Baby Monitor Service):
- Provides baby monitors with human monitoring
- Monitors watch baby feeds during sleep training
- Notifies parents when baby has been crying for specific duration (e.g., 9-10 minutes)
- Helps parents determine when intervention is actually needed
Business Model Examples:
- Deep Sentinel: Security camera monitoring with live guards
- Harbor: Baby monitor oversight
- My Body Tutor: Diet/nutrition accountability through daily check-ins
Key Value Proposition:
- Reduces anxiety by having someone else monitor
- Provides expert oversight/accountability
- Helps users make better decisions about when to take action
- Combines technology with human judgment
The model can potentially be applied to various monitoring/accountability needs where human judgment adds value to pure technology solutions.
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