Even before the online gig economy existed, a simple truth defined life in the American workforce: full-time employees get a safety net—the benefits, the labor protections, the security—and everyone ...

Thumbtack is a platform that connects you with a variety of home care professionals, including for home projects, lawn and landscaping, massages, dog training and a variety of other services.

Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta always knew his startup would be a family affair. It began in 2009 in his brother's house until his elder sibling couldn't stand the ruckus and kicked him out.

Online service marketplaces have been a boon for homeowners and renters looking for contractors and service providers to handle home projects—everything from the best handyman services for customers ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, today announced the addition of two executive hires – Llibert Argerich as ...

Earlier today, the services marketplace Thumbtack held a small conference for 300 of its best gig economy workers at an event space in San Francisco. For the nearly ten-year-old company the event was ...

While home sales and remodeling rates remain low, Thumbtack—which connects homeowners with professionals to do work on their houses—says business is booming. In fiscal 2024, Thumbtack saw revenue of ...

As our readers know, Vator has started a series called When they were young. It’s a look back at the modest days of startups, what traction they had in their first few years, and how they evolved. In ...

Thumbtack, one of the first players in what is now known as the gig economy, has hit the fundraising circuit once again. The online services marketplace that matches customers with nearby ...

In early 2012, Thumbtack, a local services startup, found it nearly impossible to raise money. After being turned by more than 40 different venture capital firms, cofounders Marco Zappacosta and ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thumbtack, the website and app where you can find a local professional for anything you need done, today announced the best cities in the U.S. for veterans to start a ...