New hobbies like crocheting and baking. Personal goals of exercise and mindfulness. A heightened sorrow for normal society—all things produced by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
While some stayed inside and binged new TV shows, others got to work using their newfound free time to begin their entrepreneurial endeavors. Apart of this group was then 18-year-old Jake Piekarski and his idea to connect households with students looking for alternative work opportunities.
“During the pandemic I started a business called Chore Hub. It’s an online marketplace for homeowners looking for household help and students looking for work opportunities. There are about 10 basic services that utilize student’s free time, and their special skill sets to earn some extra money on the side. It’s been going pretty well.”
Read more: https://business.wisc.edu/centers/weinert/blog/student-entrepreneur-profile-jake-piekarski/