See on Scoop.it – Teacherpreneurs and the education revolution
Around the world, it’s becoming easier than ever to sell your human capital – the sum total of your knowledge, experiences and talents – to the highest bidder. Using new P2P marketplaces like Sidetour and Gidsy, you can sell a lifetime’s worth of experiences and memories the same way you might sell a pair of used shoes. Using educational marketplaces like Skillshare, you can sell your esoteric knowledge to people with an interest in a specific topic. New avenues to explore for teacherpreneurs.
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Peter Baskerville is an Industry Professor in Entrepreneurship and Vocational Business Education, honoured for his lifelong contribution to enterprise, teaching, and public thought leadership. With a portfolio of over 30 businesses—spanning cafés, restaurants, retail, and hospitality—he has shaped Australia’s small business landscape through hands-on innovation and leadership. As a founder of more than 15 cafés, Peter brings practical depth to the entrepreneurial journey. His teaching career includes roles as Lecturer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at TAFE Queensland, where he led “Start Your Own Business” programs. A prolific writer and Quora Top Writer for six consecutive years, his insights have been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, and Inc. He designed the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and developed training materials for national and international use, including instructor programs in China. Peter’s work bridges business practice and educational reform, making him a widely respected figure in vocational training and a model Industry Professor.