(My article in The Economic Times)
Not long ago the only people looking for gigs were artistes, musicians and writers. The rest were looking for a secure day job.
But in recent years, disruptive technology platforms like Airbnb, Ola, Uber, Olx and Quickr have opened new dimensions of “part-time” or independent work. The gig economy has truly arrived. Digitisation has opened new avenues for making “extra money” on the side. These consumer-to-consumer platforms allow the buyer and seller to meet, while the platforms just provide technology to connect the two.
Read the full article http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/catalysts/technology-disruptions-spur-growth-of-the-gig-economy-in-india/1988
Not long ago the only people looking for gigs were artistes, musicians and writers. The rest were looking for a secure day job.
But in recent years, disruptive technology platforms like Airbnb, Ola, Uber, Olx and Quickr have opened new dimensions of “part-time” or independent work. The gig economy has truly arrived. Digitisation has opened new avenues for making “extra money” on the side. These consumer-to-consumer platforms allow the buyer and seller to meet, while the platforms just provide technology to connect the two.
Read the full article http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/catalysts/technology-disruptions-spur-growth-of-the-gig-economy-in-india/1988
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