We asked ourselves a simple question that would later become our mission: Why is it still so hard to hire an Electrician? Or a Baby sitter? Or any local professional?

In the era of instant-everything, you shouldn’t have to spend an entire afternoon researching, calling and comparing local pros whenever you need one. So we set out to make it easier. Today, millions of customers use Thumbtack technology to find and hire small businesses across the country.

But you want to know what really gets us out of bed in the morning?

Helping landscapers. Painters. Personal trainers. Dance teachers. Entrepreneurs who take what they’re great at and turn it into something greater.

Busy Moms. Commuters. Homeowners. Pet parents. People with big plans (and even bigger to-do lists) who want some help getting them done.