Name: The future of business is the "mesh"
Uploaded: 2011-02-17T15:56:00Z
Duration: 14 min 30 s
Description: Lisa Gansky, author of "The Mesh," talks about a future of business that's about sharing all kinds of stuff, either via smart and tech-enabled rental or, more boldly, peer-to-peer. Examples across industries -- from music to cars -- show how close we are to this meshy future.

Lisa Gansky, author of "The Mesh," talks about a future of business that's about sharing all kinds of stuff, either via smart and tech-enabled rental or, more boldly, peer-to-peer. Examples across industries -- from music to cars -- show how close we are to this meshy future.

The future of business is the "mesh"

A new business model is emerging where access to goods and services matters more than owning them. With cars sitting idle 90 percent of the time and platforms like Zipcar and peer-to-peer sharing on the rise, technology makes sharing easier and smarter. Economic pressures, urbanization, and a desire for sustainability are all fueling this shift. As communities and companies embrace flexible, tech-enabled sharing, opportunities to innovate, connect, and reduce waste multiply.