About Us

We exist because

It is not easy to be a gig worker. From signing up to running multiple apps at a time, we want to create a platform that makes earning money easier. Just as a rideshare or delivery app connects a person to a driver or restaurant, we connect you to available work.

The Team

We’re a small but passionate team wanting to help build a better gig economy by focusing on the most important part of the gig economy — you.

David Pickerell CEO at Para - Building a better gig economy.

David Pickerell

Co-Founder, CEO

Ex-Uber, Ops & Logistics Lead

Jeff Tang CTO at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Jeff Tang

Co-Founder, CTO

Ex-Twitter, Data Science Tech Lead

Connor Filley Director of Operations at Para - Building a better gig economy

Connor Filley

Director of Operations

Ex-Uber, Sr. Ops & Logistics Manager

Elly Lin Director of Product and Growth at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Elly Lin

Director of Growth

Ex-Franklin Energy, Product Manager

Jimmy Thompson Operations and Logistics - at Para - Building a better gig economy

Jimmy Thompson

Operations and Logistics

Brown Alumni

Chap Lau Software Engineer at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Chap Lau

Software Engineer

Ex-TeePublic

Benjamin Imadali Software Engineer at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Benjamin Imadali

Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Andrew Portnoy General Manager at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Andrew Portnoy

Operations Manager

Operations

Andrew Portnoy General Manager at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Chetan Mishra

Software Engineer

Operations

Andrew Portnoy General Manager at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Travis Brown

Operations and Logistics

Operations

Andrew Portnoy General Manager at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Ty Martin

Product Designer

Operations

Advisors

Jonathan Kroll Advisor at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Jonathan Kroll

Advisor

Steve Johnson Advisor - Driver at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Steve Johnson

Advisor, Driver

Eric Advisor / Driver at Para - Building a better gig economy.

Eric (RainCityDreamer)

Advisor, Driver

What's new

January 1, 2022

2021 Wrapped

Thanks for being a part of our movement in 2021. We uncovered a lot of hidden tips and strive to put more $'s in your pockets in 2022.

January 1, 2022

2021 Wrapped

Thanks for being a part of our movement in 2021. We uncovered a lot of hidden tips and strive to put more $'s in your pockets in 2022.

January 1, 2022

2021 Wrapped

Thanks for being a part of our movement in 2021. We uncovered a lot of hidden tips and strive to put more $'s in your pockets in 2022.

January 1, 2022

2021 Wrapped

Thanks for being a part of our movement in 2021. We uncovered a lot of hidden tips and strive to put more $'s in your pockets in 2022.

January 5, 2022

How to use Para's Pay Transparency Tool

Quick guide to using the transparency tool

December 29, 2021

ParaWorks Update: Find and complete jobs in the app

All opportunities are offered, claimed, and completed on the “Works'' tab from the Para app.

December 13, 2021

To drive for multiple apps at the same time or not?

Driving for multiple apps at the same time is also called "multi-apping". But is it for me?

December 8, 2021

#PayTransparency for Grubhub (beta)

We have improved our Grubhub transparency features - try it out! See the tips, food ready by time, and $/mile for each order.

September 28, 2021

New: ParaWorks!

Announcing new earnings opportunities with ParaWorks! Launching in CA and coming soon to other cities.

September 27, 2021

Introducing… ParaWorks!

ParaWorks is a brand new feature within the Para app designed to introduce independent contractors to new earning opportunities provided by driver-friendly businesses.

January 28, 2021

Do you REALLY Know the Power of Multi-Apping?

So you’ve probably heard of multi-apping. You might even think you fully know the power of this idea. Chances are though, you’re still leaving money on the table as a gig worker by not being fully aware of all your options. So let’s jump right in.

December 17, 2020

Answering 20 New Delivery Drivers Questions

We’ll cover the 20 most common questions new delivery drivers ask me. There’s a lot of misinformation out there and it’s important that you start your gig work off on the right food, so let’s jump right in:

December 17, 2020

4 Things to Consider Before Your First Delivery

You’re ready. You got your phone, your car, and are eager to make some money. But before you hit the road, here are 4 things I wish I had considered to save me time and stress down the road.

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