Sharing economy’s growth continues, over 275 platforms founded in Europe
In 2017, the idea of a sharing – or collaborative – economy (defined as a socio-economic system built around the sharing of human and physical resources) has enveloped society.
In 2017, the idea of a sharing – or collaborative – economy (defined as a socio-economic system built around the sharing of human and physical resources) has enveloped society.
Nearly a third of 16-34 year olds have used a collaborative economy platform for ‘a good cause’ in the past 12 months. Yet some 45 million British adults are not aware of how ‘sharing economy’ technologies can help them access social support services, or support community causes. But nearly a quarter (22%) of those would be interested in using one in in the future.
In his latest book “Shareology,” author and and CEO of PureMatter Bryan Kramer, dives into the fundamentals of social business.
Jeremiah Owyang is the founder of Crowd Companies, an Innovation Council that helps large companies to embrace the Collaborative Economy.