Why Every Gig City needs GIGTANK

Many cities want to replicate the success of Chattanooga's gig network. But every community wanting to drive innovation should also replicate the success of Chattanooga's GIGTANK.

This summer GIGTANK turned the entire city into a test lab for the research, development AND marketing for startups from around the world. GIGTANK's director Sheldon Gizzle and the startups discuss their experiences and innovations.

GIGTANK's design, structure and execution provide valuable lessons for other communities. Our guests describe:

*  how GIGTANK is structured and run;
*  changes from last year;
*  benefits of developing apps in a gig environment;  and
*  how Chattanooga individuals and businesses participated with the startups.

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