The business world of today is almost impossible to recognize compared against the business world of 15 years ago. So much has changed at both a fundamental level — attitudes and ideas — and a technological level. When you combine the shifts in the way people think with the accessibility of modern innovations, it’s easy to see why and how we’re experiencing such a profound revolution. In particular, it’s noteworthy to examine two very specific factors: the rise of the gig economy and the rise of automation.