Tim Fung
CEO and Founder
Airtasker
Airtasker launches in Los Angeles as demand for flexible work soars against backdrop of rising inflation
October 10, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA: New marketplace, Airtasker, has officially launched in Los Angeles (LA) to empower Angelenos to find flexible work to help offset increased living costs…Since first launching in Australia in 2012, Airtasker has expanded to the UK and the US with a growing global community of over 4.7 million members.
Over the past three months, Airtasker recorded a 500% increase in service provider or ‘Tasker’ registrations nationally and with LA County’s unemployment rate at 4.9% — above the national average of 3.7% — there’s increased demand for flexible work opportunities.
“LA city recorded the highest number of posted tasks organically, which shows strong early demand from locals to lean into convenience culture. As a vibrant city full of change-makers, we’re excited to help Angelenos check more of their to-do lists while also helping Taskers find flexible work,” says Airtasker CEO and Founder Tim Fung.
In the US, the average task value is $217 however a top earning Tasker could earn over $7,000 per month by sharing their skills within the marketplace.
With a unique “infinitely horizontal” model, Airtasker empowers both Customers and Taskers to independently negotiate the task scope and budget.
Following a AUD$20.7 million (USD$14.2 million) capital raise in 2021, Airtasker will use the proceeds to further invest in international growth initiatives with its current focus on North American expansion.
Longtime Airtasker, Dan Millman, signed up to monetize his skills in dryer vent maintenance. He shared, “Using Airtasker has been a brilliant way to find flexible work that I can do around my schedule. Airtasker has given me the confidence to share my skills and make offers on a range of tasks – there’s never a dull day. It’s great being able to choose my own hours with the opportunity to connect with customers, and build up my profile and reputation with star-ratings and reviews.”
Since first launching in Australia in 2012, Airtasker has expanded to the UK and the US with a growing global community of over 4.7 million members.
To learn more, visit airtasker.com/us or download the app from the App Store or Android Store. https://bit.ly/3e8sWWP
