Have You ‘Ubered’ Talent Yet? If Not …What’s Holding You Back?

If you remember the days when we used to have to stand on city streets in downpours, hoping to spot a taxi with a light on that might deign to stop if we flagged it down with enough animation and energy, then you’re probably old enough to be extremely grateful for ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. By removing uncertainty and randomness from the short-trip transportation business, these core gig economy businesses found ways to match willing service providers with eager customers, and in the process, invented a new industry.