The Rise Of The On-Demand Economy

02/06/2015 35 min
The Rise Of The On-Demand Economy

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Episode Synopsis

There are a lot of startups out there trying to become the "Uber of..." something, from valet parking to food delivery to dog-walking. But as much as this might look like mere bandwagon-hopping, it actually represents a fascinating and potentially important trend: the emergence of a new, highly efficient and flexible economy based around individuals offering on-demand services.