
Total funding in the Collaborative Economy = $33,010,355,361
Number of Startups = over 9,000 (meshing.it)
Average Funding (outside of Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb) = $88,052,866
For Comparison
Total Social Network Funding = $5,743,800,00
Companies Ranking Innovation As Top Strategic Priority
BCG Global Innovation Survey 2015
Believe Technology Platforms Will Have Biggest Impact On Their Industry
BCG Global Innovation Survey 2015
Software and Internet Increase Spending On R&D Increase Last Year
Bloomberg Data, Capital IQ Data
My Specialties
The Sharing Economy
I have access to thought leaders, consultants and corporations focused on the elements of peer to peer models.
Future of Work
Research to the changing dynamics of workforces. The basis of my book, Empowering Work (2o17).
Creative Facilitation
I help brands craft creative solutions and brainstorm disruptive business models.
Testimonials

Denise Fletcher, VP & Chief Innovation Officer, Xerox
"Angus is a demonstrated thought leader in engaging a high energy fortune 500 team in collaborative discussions with start up companies around the future of crowds in the workplace and connecting the dots to the possibilities in the future of work. His thought provoking content and facilitation in these discussion is so important to promoting innovation and growth."

Lance Richards, Vice President, Office of Innovation, Kelly Services
"Angus has proven to be engaging as a presenter and facilitator, highly articulate in his discussions, and has a keen grasp of the various business issues which Crowd’s client members face. He can simultaneously execute extreme focus and tremendous personal touch- an unusual combination of skills."

Bill Johnston, Director, Online Community & Customer Experience, Autodesk
"Angus through Crowd Companies, and have found his leadership in and facilitation of the group incredibly valuable. A genuinely warm, knowledgable and engaging person - Angus is a pleasure to work with."

Roland Smart, VP of Social & Community Marketing, Oracle
"Angus is a consummate networker, communicator, master of ceremonies, and community leader. He's been instrumental in keeping the CrowdCompanies membership engaged and productive."