A trend that I would like to see more startups buck is the use of the independent contractor model. While I believe startups like Uber and Lyft could not achiev

A trend that I would like to see more startups buck is the use of the independent contractor model. While I believe startups like Uber and Lyft could not achieve the scale that they have w.o this model, there are smaller startups & markets where I believe the increase in value to customer service can really differentiate a product. Studies have shown that customer service, ability to execute & perform, and general quality of service correlate with whether or not the employee is an IC/temp or not. I've wondered if any startups have gone the opposite direction and hired folks FT/PT for roles that otherwise would seem to be filled by ICs.