The New Gig

I speak with Barry Matthews (CEO, re-source future of work) about the access to global talent and how expertise on-demand can be accessed virtually, via digital platforms. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming the world of work and how people are changing their mindsets as a result. More individuals are no longer looking for a 9 to 5 job and are instead demanding more work-life b...

I speak with Elle Tucker (Board Member at Sharing Economy UK, Freelancer and Author) about how she got into the Platform and Sharing Economy. We also discuss the upcoming Nordic Gig & Sharing Innovation Summit: what is happening, who is involved and what we should expect.

I speak with Matthew Coatney (C-Level Technology Executive, Award-Winning Author, Podcaster and TED/Keynote Speaker) about his background and how he started working in the Platform Economy. We also discuss the main findings of his latest book "The Human Cloud" and how the future of work will look, as well as how we can futureproof ourselves as individuals and how companies should be adapting.

I speak with Camilla Westman (COO, GigAssembly) about how the traditional recruitment and HR sectors are adapting to the Platform Economy. We also discuss the biggest challenges facing the platform economy today as well as what politicians and public authorities need to do in order to harness the power of this sector.

I speak with Alok Alström (CEO, AppJobs) about his experiences in the Platform and Gig Economy, as well as how the sector is evolving. We also discuss the benefits as well as the biggest challenges that the Platform Economy is facing.

I speak with Jacob Rudbäck (Founder & CEO, Yepstr) about his experiences in the Platform Economy, his mission and some of the biggest challenges facing the sector today. We also discuss the current changes that are underway in the labour market and how the Platform Economy will become part of the regular economy in the future.

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 consid...

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 migr...

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 th...

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.

I speak with Karen V. Ordones - CEO of Tutor. ID - about her background and career so far, the specific considerations for the teaching/tutoring and education sectors as well as the development of the platform economy as a whole.

I speak with Olof Norlander - CEO of Workamo - about his career so far, the growth of the self-employment sector and what the future holds as freelancing accelerates.

I speak with Fredrik Minding - CEO of BraByggare - about how the building sector is using the Platform Economy, and the specific considerations for this sector. We also discuss the biggest challenges facing the Platform Economy today and how this is quickly becoming part of the regular economy.

I speak with Katharina Wagner - CEO of Parkamo, the world’s first green parking app - about how technology is revolutionising parking. This includes providing price comparison, openness of data and increased efficiency. People will no longer waste valuable time - and harm the environment - cruising for parking spaces. We also discuss the challenges facing the Sharing Economy more broadly.

I speak with Naozad Hodiwala - country coordinator for India at ICMPD - about the EU-India Summit (which is being held today in Porto), the importance of migration and mobility for both partners, and how technology can raise economic growth, facilitate migration and increase opportunities for Indians and Europeans.

I speak with Claes - who is the CEO of Gigger Group and Founder of Gee - about his experiences starting these companies, the biggest challenges facing the platform economy and what politicians and public authorities need to do in order to harness the power of the Platform Economy.

I speak with Anna - who runs the biggest freelance blog in Sweden - about how the Platform Economy is unchaining technology talent; the  practical dos and don'ts of freelancing and what the future will bring.

I speak with Samuel about the growth of Wolt, the concept of "instant delivery" and the evolution of the Platform Economy. Wolt is a Finnish technology company that operates a restaurant food, grocery, and retail intermediation and delivery marketplace. Their headquarters are in Helsinki and Wolt currently operate in 23 countries and over 160 cities, serving goods from over 35,000 merchants with o...

"The New Gig" is a podcast on - and for - the dynamic workforce of today. Every week I will be in conversation with CEOs, thought-leaders, practitioners and academics as we discuss the Platform Economy, Migration and the Future of Work.