FUNDING
Airtasker More Than Doubles Capital With New Investment Round
Michael Lee, zdnet.com
Airtasker has picked up AU$2 million from a number of investors, bringing its total capital to AU$3.5 million.
SHARING ECONOMY
The Sharing Economy: Why Even The Mainstream Wants a Piece of the Pie
Knowledge@ Wharton
This article provides insights about the sharing economy as discussed at “Collaborative Consumption: Changing the Consumer Landscape,” at the recent Wharton Social Impact Conference.
Sheila Moorcroft, Shaping Tomorrow Blog
The sharing economy is growing and is now worth an estimated $110 billion. Its impacts are being felt in cities and organisations as they adapt to new opportunities as well as threats. Thousands of people are also finding new ways not just to save money but to engage with their communities and develop income streams, which support more flexible but less certain work patterns.
Success of Airbnb, Vayable Reflects New Sharing Economy Vacation Trends
Tom Risen, US News
Sharing economy websites that market room rentals like Airbnb, or market tour guides like Vayable, are shaping a new generation of vacation planning and inspiring traditional travel companies to cater to younger consumers that frequent those sites.
ANALYSIS: Circular and sharing, when two become one?
edie.net
A circular economy. Or a sharing economy. Which would you put your money on? The first would claim to have more gravitas as it involves a seismic shift in not only how business works, but how resources are utilised. Some would also argue that a true sharing economy could not exist unless a circular economy was already in place.
CAR SHARING
Car-Sharing Finally Goes Legit at Tech World’s Top Airport
Marcus Wohlsen, Wired
RelayRides has reached an agreement with San Francisco International to allow airport peer-to-peer car-sharing.
