An EdTech platform where users are rewarded cash in exchange for quality short analytical essays

Users submit analysis of sports games. For example, if the Knicks were scheduled to play the Lakers. Users will submit essays explaining why the Knicks are going to win and other users will submit essays explaining why the Lakers are going to win. The best essay in favor of the Knicks and the best essay in favor of the Lakers will be curated by Podium’s human employees. Users will vote on which essay they think is better, and the author of the winning essay will get paid a cash prize before the game even starts. Users can log on to Podium and consume high quality qualitative betting analysis for free.

Even if a submitted essay does not make it as a finalist, users will have the option of publishing their essays to their Portfolio page, to showcase their strong analytical ability to complement their GPA, resume, etc.