Gura

Gura.io was an online platform focused on providing live learning experiences, which has since ceased operations. Founded in 2020 by Marc Milberg, Owen Sammarone, and Patrick Burke, the New York-based company aimed to capitalize on the growing creator economy and online learning market. The platform enabled creators, authors, experts, and hobbyists to host live, ticketed sessions on various topics for a remote audience.

Gura's business model revolved around ticket sales for these virtual learning events. A distinctive feature of the platform was its integrated social responsibility component, which allowed hosts to allocate a percentage of their earnings to various causes, including Climate Change and Black Lives Matter. This model was designed to attract a wide range of creators by providing them with a direct way to monetize their expertise while supporting charitable initiatives.

The company secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding in April 2021 from media executive Artin Nazarian and accelerator SuperCharger Ventures. This investment was announced just ahead of its planned launch in April 2021. Described as an educational software and management consulting service provider, Gura entered a competitive market. Despite its initial funding and launch, the company was officially marked as out of business by April 2023.

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