Freelance marketplace Fiverr launched a new service today designed to help teams at larger companies manage their work with freelancers. CEO Micha Kaufman told me via email that Fiverr had already ...

Gig economy platform Fiverr is laying off 250 employees as it pivots to being an "AI-first company," CEO Micha Kaufman shared in an essay on X. The move affects around 30 percent of the company's ...

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In this article and conversation with Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman, we explore how AI is reshaping skills, leadership, and the value humans bring to work.

Fiverr's business has been hit by soft demand for freelancers and weakness amongst SMBs. While the macro environment is likely to rebound, AI poses a significant long-term threat to Fiverr's business.

How does Upwork compare to Fiverr? Your email has been sent These two respected freelance services are conducive to different tasks and incorporate separate tools and services, which makes their ...

Upwork and Fiverr have seen steep declines due to concerns over slowing revenue growth, partly driven by AI replacing some freelancing services. While AI has reduced demand for simple tasks like logo ...

They are both notable players in disruptive industries.

Chief Financial Officer Ofer Katz stated, "The account seems to be flat and might decline by a single digit," indicating potential pressure on active buyer numbers in the near term. Chief Financial ...