Sumir Meghani

Founder and CEO of Instawork, a staffing marketplace connecting millions of hourly workers with businesses; focused on building a LinkedIn-like profile system for hourly pros and exploring applications of physical AI and robotics with his workforce.

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Nov 7, 2025 • 42min

Building a LinkedIn for Hourly Workers with Instawork's Sumir Meghani

Sumir Meghani, Founder and CEO of Instawork, shares insights on revolutionizing the hourly labor market by creating a LinkedIn-like profile system for millions of workers. He discusses the pressing global issue of hourly worker shortages and high turnover rates in hospitality, emphasizing how AI can streamline onboarding. Sumir introduces the concept of 'robot wranglers' as new labor roles, exploring how human workers can train physical AI to boost efficiency. He reflects on the undervaluing of hourly work in Silicon Valley and the joys of creating job opportunities.

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