Since meeting the founding team of Wingspan through our residency program in 2020, we were all in on their vision to enable better benefits, payments, and overall experiences for the huge and growing independent contractor workforce. As many as 1 in 3 Americans earns a significant portion or all of their income through independent contract work, a trend that has proven itself here to stay.
It’s no secret that freelance, gig, and contract labor comes at a cost to individuals and society as a whole, despite the increased flexibility and freedom to pursue multiple opportunities that it offers. With its $14M Series A, which the company announced last week, Wingspan is making it easier for employers to manage and pay their contracted workers, all while keeping the best interests, rights, and empowerment of contractors at the forefront. Read more about Wingspan in TechCrunch.