The gig economy, exemplified by services like DoorDash and Uber, represents a significant shift in how we interact with services through technology.

The information revolution is reversing the industrial revolution, shrinking the optimal size of firms from thousands to potentially one.

AI tools are enabling individuals to create things more quickly, potentially leading to a rise in startups and smaller teams empowered by these technologies.

Startups are now more about leveraging technology to do more with less, rather than just scaling up operations with more hires.

Jobs that are being outsourced to low-wage countries signal strong opportunities for startups, especially in the current era.

When new technology emerges, it creates opportunities across the entire spectrum, from venture-backed billion-dollar companies to small businesses that help you pay your rent and live well.

The payroll industry was ripe for disruption due to the combination of big incumbents and a fragmented market, allowing us to leverage technology trends like cloud computing and mobile access, while small businesses are finally starting to receive amazing software solutions thanks to recent technology and distribution changes that favor disruptors over incumbents.

Three trends make it the perfect time to build a home service platform: pervasive technology, increasing comfort with outsourcing, and the rise of the freelance economy.

High-quality work will increasingly be available in a gig format, allowing individuals to choose projects and work on their own terms, similar to how Hollywood operates with freelancers.