Althea Erickson (Etsy) on The Changing Nature of Work | TNW Conference 2017

Althea Erickson shares how technology and digital platforms are changing the nature of work and creating opportunity for millions of micro-entrepreneurs. As this shift happens, it's necessary for local and national governments around the world to adapt and create policies that make it possible for these people to build (often global!) businesses and to fuel a new type of economy. Althea Erickson Althea Erickson is head of global advocacy & policy at Etsy, the marketplace for creative people to buy and sell unique goods. Althea leads Etsy’s government relations and advocacy efforts, focusing on educating and advising policymakers on the issues that micro-entrepreneurs and creative businesses face. She is also responsible for developing and advancing Etsy’s position on issues ranging from taxes and regulation, to open Internet and free trade, to IP and privacy policies.