Youdy: Meeting with Élodie, founder of a platform that highlights learners in training
from Nohô
On Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 15:57
Youdy: Meeting with Élodie, founder of a platform that highlights learners in training
At the VivaTech trade show last June, I had the opportunity to talk with Élodie Quach, founder of Youdy. Her project immediately struck me with its simplicity and humanity: offering trainees the opportunity to practice their skills while giving customers access to quality services at attractive rates. An apprentice on Youdi could potentially be a Nohô Host tomorrow! Here is our conversation.
How did the idea for Youdy come about?
Élodie explains that Youdy was born out of two observations. On the one hand, learners need to practice their skills in a real-life context in order to progress. On the other hand, customers are looking for reliable services at affordable prices. The idea emerged from her personal experience after completing a CAP (Certificate of Professional Competence) in cooking and observing how difficult it was to practice without significant investment. Youdy thus aims to be a bridge between learning and the customer.
What does the name “Youdy” mean?
The name has a dual inspiration. In Laotian, “Youdy” means “to live well,” a tribute to Élodie’s origins. It is also a contraction of “You + study,” reflecting the platform’s mission: to enable everyone to put their learning into practice.
What values guide Youdy?
Youdy is based on four main pillars:
- Passion: enabling learners to flourish and develop their skills.
- Sharing: promoting open-mindedness, kindness, and collaboration.
- Transmission: valuing diversity and access to training for all.
- Service: facilitating access to learner services for all clients.
These values are reflected in every feature of the platform.
How does the platform actually work?
For customers, Youdy offers access to services provided by learners at attractive rates. For learners, it is an opportunity to practice, gain experience, and be visible to future customers. Finally, schools and training centers can promote their learners and facilitate appointment scheduling, creating a win-win situation.
What are Youdy's ambitions for the coming years?
Élodie wants Youdy to become a leading network for practicing and showcasing the talents of trainees. The platform aims to democratize access to services and create a positive impact for learners, clients, and training institutions.
Key points to remember
Concrete, accessible, and varied services
On the Youdy platform, you can book a women’s haircut starting at €12, a wellness massage starting at €20 per hour, or even bakery-style pastries at consumer prices. These accessible services are provided by highly trained individuals who are in the process of becoming professionals. When searching for inexpensive massages in Paris, attractively priced haircuts, or affordable artisanal baked goods, you may now come across a Youdy apprentice: a budding talent worth supporting.
Meeting Élodie at VivaTech reminded me of the importance of supporting initiatives that combine passion, learning, and accessibility. Youdy is not just a platform: it is an ecosystem that promotes emerging skills and brings talent closer to customers. It is a wonderful invitation to discover, support, and experience the services offered by learners. An apprentice on Youdy could potentially be a Nohô Host tomorrow!
from Nohô
On Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 15:57
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