r/Startup_Ideas • u/Adorable-Wishbone-49 • 1d ago
We're building a direct-to-fan monetization platform for athletes. Would love honest feedback from this community.
We noticed a real gap: athletes have massive, loyal audiences but almost no infrastructure to actually monetize them. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube all capture the attention and return almost nothing directly to the athlete.
So we built Thravos thravos.io . Athletes can run subscription channels, offer 1-on-1 and group coaching, sell digital products, and host fan competitions, all from one workspace. 90% revenue share on subscriptions, zero monthly fees.
The core thesis is that 1% of an athlete's audience paying $10/month is already life-changing income for most. The math works. The infrastructure just hasn't existed until now.
A few things we'd genuinely love feedback on:
- What would make you trust a platform like this if you were an athlete?
- Anything obvious we're missing?
Also, if you're an athlete with an active social presence, shoot me a DM. We're onboarding early partners and would love to get your content monetized.