In our final episode of this season, we learn why two iconic brands – Budweiser and Amway – both turned to Upwork to tap into a new way of working, and how the platform has helped them hire video & design crews on the other side of the world, bring their values to the forefront, and change the way they look at teams moving forward. We also share our biggest takeaways from all of our conversations this season, all of which you can start implementing today to unlock your own potential.

What does the creative director at one of the world's largest companies have in common with a freelancing mom of five? When faced with challenges, they both tapped into the freelance economy for a ‘third option.’

Abbi Perets shares the secrets to her success as a freelance writer and mother of five, one of whom has special needs.

Ken Circeo, of Microsoft, shares the remarkable story of flying 7,000 miles from Seattle to New Delhi to meet Deep Chawla, a freelancer he hired on Upwork. 

In this episode, web designer Chris Misterek  shares six steps to winning more business by staying true to your values and ‘wow’ing your clients.

Then we meet John Winsor, an executive in residence at Harvard University and founder of Open Assembly, where he provides strategic advice on the future of work. 

He’s a big-problem solver, and he’ll share how his approach helped NASA 10X their number of missions and reduced cost by 90%.