Have you ever made a to-do list only to realize you don’t have the time to actually do it?
St. Louis-based tech developer Dan Greiner wants to help. His on-demand task service platform, Gigme, aims to lessen the burden on busy adults.
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Greiner saw a need for an app like Gigme when he noticed there were tasks in his own life—spreadsheets for his small business, lawn care and chores around the house, which necessitated specific, one-time gigs.
“I did some research,” says Greiner, “there’s really nothing like it in St. Louis. I think of Gigme as a safer version of Craigslist. People are sometimes skeptical to post on Craigslist and have someone come to their home. You just don’t know what you’re getting.”
Thirteen months ago, Greiner launched Gigme.
Users can download Gigme for free from iTunes. The app prompts users to sign up as either a client or as a contractor, or “gigster.” Each gigster undergoes a background check.
Clients can place ads for everything from landscaping services to furniture assembly—and wait for a gigtser to reply.
Once a gigster replies, the client has access to the gigster’s profile, which contains their photo and reviews; the client can then opt to approve them or not. Money is transferred from the client to the gigster once the gig is complete.
Greiner says the app has attracted a diverse group of people who are looking for work, including handymen, stay-at-home moms, college students, and teachers who are on summer vacation.
“The key is how can we help locals make extra money and how do we help people get some things knocked out of the way?” says Greiner. “Our goal is to build a community around the platform.”
