Industry observers have long wondered whether WeWork is an overvalued real estate company or a misunderstood full-stack business.
However, unlike neighboring Careship or the U.K.'s HomeTouch (which, rather curiously, is also backed by Rocket Internet via its venture arm GFC), Pflegetiger has chosen a "full-stack" business model, employing its care professionals directly rather than operating a gig economy-styled marketplace.
"We're fortunate to be in the position that the Stripe business is performing very well and the long-term opportunity is that we're very optimistic to providing the richer stack to businesses.
No matter what business you are in, never leave money - or a stack of business cards - on the table.
He pulls out a stack of business cards.
"I know many people there," Ayman told me, pulling out a stack of business cards.
There was also a stack of business cards that read: "John A. White III, D.D.S. — Accidentist and Occidental Archaeologist".
"The Japanese are coming here very frequently," he told me, rummaging through a stack of business cards.
"I finally made a good connection," he said, heading back to the office with a fresh stack of business cards.
Most software is deployed as part of a larger "stack" of business tools, whose value is enhanced by their integration.
"This card will do it," she said, pointing to a stack of business cards with "Caller ID Controller" printed on them, alongside a personal identification number.
