The New Gig

I speak with Zenver Amini Armandi (President & CEO, B-Door) about her background and her new beauty and wellness platform. We also discuss the biggest challenges and main barriers facing the Platform Economy today and how B-Door is addressing the issue of low wages and precarious working situations in the Platform Economy. We conclude by discussing what companies and individuals need to consider to get the most out of the Platform Economy and also what the future will hold as this evolution in the way we work continues.

I speak with Professor Dr. Melissa Siegel, Professor of Migration Studies at Maastricht University, about the role that migration plays in the development of the European economy and the world of work. We also discuss how the perception of migration and migrants has changed and what the impact of COVID-19 has been. We also cover the the future and whether freelancing and remote work will help migrants into work and the broader society.

I speak with Declan Treanor, CEO at Performance Treanor, about the importance of health and wellness and how this affects our ability to deliver at work. We also discuss the effect of digitalisation and technology on us as individuals and as a society. We also cover the fact that as more of us are working remotely there is a risk that we are neglecting our health. We look at what this means for the future of work and how each individual has to take more responsibility for their physical and mental wellbeing.

I speak with Head of Public Affairs at The Spanish Association of the Digital Economy (Adigital) Marta Becerra about how digitalisation is transforming the world of work and some examples from Spain. We also discuss how people are changing their mindsets and no longer looking for a 9 to 5 job. We also explore how traditional companies and public authorities are getting ready for this change.

I speak with investor, teacher and author Diane Mulcahy from the economic think tank Bruegel about where interest in the platform economy is heading. We cover the venture capital dimension as well as how companies and corporations can benefit from the gig economy/freelancing 2.0. Diane also gets out her crystal ball and describes what the future platform economy will look like.

I speak with investor, speaker and future of work thought leader Larry English about Centric Consulting, his experiences and how he got into the platform economy. We also cover how the platform economy is evolving, what the benefits are, and what could prevent the sector becoming mainstream.

I speak with Rebecca Filis from the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) about the authority’s approach to taxation and the platform/gig economy. We speak about the biggest challenges posed by the platform economy from a taxation perspective as well as how to ensure that platform economy companies pay tax and take their responsibilities seriously.

I speak with Dr Jevgenija Vienažindytė about her work as a lawyer and a lecturer. She also speaks about how she has embraced digitalisation and remote work. Dr Jevgenija also gives her advice, hints and tips for people considering embracing the Platform Economy.

I speak with Kalle Palling - Co-Founder and COO of Cachet as well as a former Estonian MP - about the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the platform economy today. We also discuss the disruption taking place in the financial services and insurance sectors brought about by technology.

I speak with Matthew Mottola - Co-Author of The Human Cloud, Co-Founder of Venture L and Forbes Contributor - about the development of the Platform Economy, some of the findings from his new book and how the future of work will look. He also shares advice on how you can future-proof yourself against the changing paradigm as well as how companies should be adapting.