The Emergent Gig Economy Draws in Knowledge-Intensive Advisors

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With an active network of 12,000 advisors, AdvisoryCloud offers companies access to top-level executives in specialized fields. The AdvisoryCloud approach was featured in a recent Forbes article that brings focus to an emergent gig economy model. The need for flexible, on-demand advisors was highlighted, such as those provided through AdvisoryCloud.

The gig economy is one that has evolved significantly from being an Internet-enabled pathway for picking up extra work to the fundamental business model of major companies such as Uber, Grubhub, and Airbnb. Rather than being relegated to the margins, McKinsey and Co. has identified creative and knowledge-intensive segments as the largest and most rapidly expanding within the gig economy.

Experts hired on a temporary basis often provide advisory services in complex areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, and cash flow management. They also bridge gaps between executive management teams and private company boards, which have strategic imperatives that are often not well aligned. Those hired through advisory services benefit from platforms that assists professionals in building a personal brand that is marketed through an individual webpage. This ensures that they put their best, most professional face forward to the global corporate community.

AdvisoryCloud Named to 2019 Inc. 5000

AdvisoryCloud is honored to announce that is has been recognized on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. AdvisoryCloud ranked #615 for its staggering growth rate of 713% over the last three-year period.


“It’s an honor to be recognized once again by the Inc. 5000 and ranked alongside so many remarkably innovative businesses,” said Jonathan Aspatore, CEO and founder of AdvisoryCloud. “The last year has seen a lot of automation in our business, enabling us to focus our efforts on developing ways to give professionals the potential to monetize their knowledge and time as an advisor, while at the same time making it easier than ever before for companies of all sizes and in every corner of the world to hire advisors.”


The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.


“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”


“Our growth is a testament to our amazing team that has adapted as our business has transformed into where we are today. It’s taken a lot of years to get the product right, but this ranking is further validation that we have taken the right steps and solidified our position in the market,” said Aspatore. “It's rewarding to be on the leading edge of the new gig economy by providing a platform where executives and companies can connect for advisory work.”


This year’s Inc. 5000 companies achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. Together, the Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.




About AdvisoryCloud
AdvisoryCloud is the leading platform for advisors, providing professionals worldwide with the platform, exposure, and tools to monetize their knowledge as an advisor. From one-on-one phone meetings to more formal board positions, members can set their desired compensation and make their expertise available as an advisor to anyone or any company in the world. Companies use AdvisoryCloud to get the right advice at the right time from advisors that can help with key decisions, projects, and business strategy.



Founded in 2012, AdvisoryCloud is a private company, with locations in Marin County, California and Boise, Idaho. For more information, visit www.advisorycloud.com, and join AdvisoryCloud on Twitter, AdvisoryCloud on Facebook, AdvisoryCloud on LinkedIn, and AdvisoryCloud on YouTube.