Minimally Viable · 2021 · Archived
Scott Absher on Minimally Viable: E25 — The gig economy, going public via SPACs, and tech in Miami
Scott Absher, Founder & CEO, appeared on Minimally Viable in 2021 — a confirmed placement for ShiftPixy (NASDAQ: PIXY).
Scott Absher, founder and CEO of ShiftPixy, was the guest on episode 25 of the Minimally Viable podcast, discussing the gig economy, going public via SPACs, and the tech scene in Miami. Per the episode description on the show's site, ShiftPixy is a gig economy platform that serves as an all-in-one workforce management platform for operators and part-time workers. The conversation covers the emergence of the gig economy and ShiftPixy's formation, which the description characterizes as the culmination of Absher's 30-plus years of experience in human capital and his work in M&A. Absher explains what SPACs are and walks through his process in choosing a SPAC when taking ShiftPixy public. The episode also covers his move to Miami and the growth of the tech community there. Minimally Viable is hosted by Jonathan and Kevin, founders at Polar, an early-stage EdTech startup.
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Key takeaways
- ShiftPixy is described as an all-in-one workforce management platform for gig-economy operators and part-time workers.
- ShiftPixy's formation drew on Absher's 30+ years in human capital and his M&A work.
- Absher explains what SPACs are and his decision process in using a SPAC to take ShiftPixy public.
- The conversation covers his move to Miami and the growth of the tech community there.
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