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Today, Thumbtack announced that it will be developing a new app in ChatGPT. Built with OpenAI’s new Apps SDK, ChatGPT users with Free, Pro, and Plus accounts will soon be able to seamlessly ask home questions and discover, connect with, and hire skilled professionals from Thumbtack’s trusted marketplace — all without leaving the ChatGPT experience.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, today announced the appointment of Chris Patalano as Chief Technology Officer. Chris brings nearly 20 years of engineering and product leadership experience and will oversee all aspects of Thumbtack’s engineering, AI/ML, infrastructure and technology strategy.

Today, Thumbtack announced it is among the early research preview contributors for OpenAI’s new Operator, available initially to ChatGPT Pro members. Leveraging Thumbtack’s home services marketplace, Operator will be able to find, message and hire skilled professionals on a users’ behalf to help them get home projects done.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today announced the addition of Susan Rammelt as Chief Legal Officer. Leading the company’s legal and trust & safety teams, an organization of 140 employees, she will report directly to co-founder and CEO, Marco Zappacosta. Rammelt will also serve as Thumbtack’s corporate secretary.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, released new findings today from its second annual Future of Skilled Trades Report1 based on data from Gen Z, their parents, and home services professionals. With two out of three Gen Zers revealing social media has increased their interest in the trades (increasing to three out of four with a college degree), the new report spotlights this potential solution to the industry’s pipeline problem.

Today, Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Thumbtack for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ List. This is Thumbtack’s fifth time being named to this prestigious list, this year ranking 20th in the small & medium category. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best tech companies to work for in the country.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today announced $75 million in financing from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, and Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC). The debt facility provides access to efficient capital and liquidity for Thumbtack as it continues to bring the $600 billion home services industry online.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today announced a partnership with Red Ventures, the parent company of MyMove, Allconnect and Bankrate, to simplify the moving experience for homeowners and renters.

Today, Thumbtack launched 30 new features to help easily navigate the cost and complexity of owning a home. The personalized app provides guidance on what projects to do, when to do them, and who to hire to accomplish more. At a time when 68 percent say they procrastinate on home projects because they feel overwhelmed, Thumbtack wants to simplify the process and empower homeowners to take action with confidence.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today announced a partnership with ServiceTitan, a software platform built to power the trades. The integration helps local service businesses easily manage their calendar and booking requests all in one place, allowing them to spend less time toggling between platforms and more time helping customers.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today announced the addition of Gretchen Howard to its Board of Directors. In this role, Howard will serve as Chair of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee.

Today, Built In announced that Thumbtack was honored in its 2024 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, Thumbtack earned places on Built In’s U.S. Best Overall Companies list (#82), Remote Best Overall Companies list (#17), U.S. Best Midsize Companies list (#43), and Remote Best Midsize Companies list (#12). The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, today released its 2024 Culture Predictions Report, which examines the pros and cons of in-office vs. remote work. The data overwhelmingly reveals that remote work is better for business, with employees reporting increased productivity, job satisfaction and mental and physical health. At a time when executives are issuing return-to-office (RTO) mandates, the report encourages leaders to rethink what makes their team and their company most effective.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and festive light displays seem to be going up earlier — and getting bigger — with every year. That means getting ahead of hiring a pro is more important than ever, whether you’re planning to go all out, or simply looking to add a little cheer. Today, Thumbtack, the app used by millions of people to take care of their homes, revealed its annual list of the Most Festive Cities in the U.S. based on data from millions of home projects across all 50 states.

40 percent of millennials say they’ve lived in a haunted house. But homes don’t start out haunted – they simply feel that way because people are in the dark about what’s really going on, and don’t know where to begin or who to call. Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, is opening up a dedicated Haunted Homes Hotline to rid your home of “ghosts.”

Today, Thumbtack was named one of Quartz's Best Companies for Remote Workers. The annual list of Quartz's Best Companies for Remote Workers was created by Quartz Magazine and Best Companies Group. The technology company ranked seventh on the list.

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Thumbtack for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ List. This is Thumbtack’s 4th time being named to this prestigious list. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, for the 2023 Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ List. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, released new findings today from its Future of Skilled Trades Report. Thumbtack’s marketplace helps millions of people find and hire the right professional from its community of 300,000 local service businesses. Amid a worrying trend of the rapidly declining skilled trade labor force, the report provides an optimistic view of the future, with 47 percent of young adult respondents expressing interest in a trade profession and the vast majority (83 percent) believing that learning a skilled trade is sometimes a better pathway to economic security than going to college.

Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, today announced the addition of two executive hires – Llibert Argerich as the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Poston as its first Chief Commercial Officer. They join Thumbtack as the marketplace business doubles down on strong, sustainable growth in the home services industry.

Mosquitos, ants, and spiders can feel like an everyday nuisance during summer months if we don’t take the appropriate measures to prevent pests from coming into our homes. Today, home care app, Thumbtack, revealed the list of the buggiest cities in the U.S. based on data from millions of home projects from across all 50 states.

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Thumbtack as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Millennials. This is Thumbtack’s second time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No. 86. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country for millennial employees.

More Americans than ever are looking to take on projects to help minimize their home’s carbon footprint, with 36 percent planning to install solar panels this year.* Today, Thumbtack, the app helping millions of homeowners to care for their homes, revealed the list of the ‘Most Solar Cities in the U.S.’ based on data from millions of home projects booked from across all 50 states** specifically for new solar panel installations.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, is making its first foray into retail. Thumbtack has rolled out branded displays throughout more than 300 H-E-B stores across Texas that allow H-E-B customers to scan a QR code to find and access local pet service providers while shopping. Available pet services include dog walking, grooming, pet sitting, training, and more.

Spring is right around the corner, and with it, homeowners are preparing to kick into spring cleaning mode. And they know they need it — 82 percent of Americans say their house needs a spring cleaning1. Today, Thumbtack, the app used by millions of homeowners to care for their homes, released a ranking of the top spring cleaning cities in the U.S. based on data from millions of home projects from across all 50 states.*

Thumbtack was recognized as a 2023 Transform Awards winner for the Space Pioneer: Workspace Design of the Year Award. The Transform Awards celebrate the most impactful stories of innovation, creativity, and transformation across the global world of work.

Winter is in full swing and cities across the country are experiencing record levels of snowfall. Today, Thumbtack, the app used by millions of homeowners, revealed the list of the snowiest cities in the U.S. based on data from millions of home projects from across all 50 states*.

Today, Built In announced that Thumbtack was honored in its 2023 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, Thumbtack earned a place on both the ‘Fully Remote Best Midsize Places to Work’ and ‘Fully Remote Best Places to Work’ lists. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.

Great Place To Work® has honored Thumbtack as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces for Parents™. This is Thumbtack’s 2nd year in a row being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at seventh place among small and medium-sized organizations.

The holidays are all about celebrating traditions with family and friends. Between choosing the right gifts and preparing delicious meals, you have plenty on your plate. Ensuring that you and your loved ones are safe can be an additional stress. Today, Thumbtack, the app used by millions of homeowners across the country to care for their homes, unveiled a new “Holiday Fire Prevention Checklist” that allows homeowners to check their home’s fire risk, and seamlessly book a home service professional to help prevent fires before they happen.

With the holidays just around the corner and the sun setting earlier and earlier, it’s the perfect time to brighten your home with a sparkling light display. Whether you’re gathering for a celebration or just enjoying the coziness of home, decorating with lights is a tried and true way to make home a welcoming spot in winter. If you look forward to the lights every winter, you’re not alone. Today, Thumbtack, the app helping millions of homeowners to care for their homes, revealed the list of the ‘Most Festive Cities in the U.S.’ based on data from millions of home projects booked from across all 50 states.

Today, Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, announced results from its 2022 Small Business Friendliness Survey, where small business owners evaluated federal, state and local government support of small businesses. Surveying more than 2,800 small business owners, the survey found a stark decline in optimism around the economy compared to years past, with nearly half (49 percent) of all service professionals anticipating business conditions worsening in the next three months. Following an initial surge in government support to help mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic, small business owners now report feeling like the government is failing them, with 21 states receiving a failing mark when graded on small business friendliness, regulations, taxes, training opportunities, and more.

Great Place to Work® has honored Thumbtack as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Technology™. This is Thumbtack’s third time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at number 36. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today announced Nikhil Bobde has joined the company’s executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Bobde is an accomplished consumer technology leader with more than two decades of experience building products at both Meta and Microsoft.

Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Thumbtack as one of the 2022 Best Medium Workplaces. This is Thumbtack’s 4th time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 69th place. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

With summer in full swing, it's the peak time of year when uninvited insects – like mosquitoes, ants, bees, and other bugs – can crash your party and take up residence in your home. Today, Thumbtack, the app used by millions of homeowners, revealed the list of the buggiest cities in the U.S. based on data from millions of home projects from across all 50 states.

Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have honored Thumbtack as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area. This is Thumbtack’s fourth time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at 33rd place. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best companies to work for headquartered in the Bay Area.

Thumbtack today announced it is aggressively expanding the scope of its business by launching the first-ever home care experience, designed to build a long-term partnership with homeowners in the continuous care of their largest asset.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today announced that Amee Chande will join the company’s board of directors after more than a decade in leadership roles at multinational brands that include Alibaba, Walmart, and Waymo.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today announced the appointment of P.J. Linarducci as Chief Product Officer. An experienced consumer technology leader, he has scaled product development organizations for some of the most successful technology companies in the world.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today announced it has leased space at Brookfield Properties’ new 415 Natoma Street office tower at its 5M cultural-arts and mixed-use district in San Francisco’s downtown SoMa neighborhood.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today released its first Home Care Price Index. Leveraging data on essential home maintenance needs, the Home Care Price Index provides insight into the annual cost of homeownership nationwide as well as in the 40 largest U.S. cities.

Great Place to Work® has honored Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, as one of this year's Best Workplaces for Parents™. This is Thumbtack’s first time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 77th place, out of over 1,500 applicants. Earning a spot means that Thumbtack is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today announced the top fall and winter home projects in its bi-annual trends report. Using insights from millions of home projects, Thumbtack is predicting homeowners will maximize the coziness of their spaces ahead of colder weather and holiday gatherings.

Today, Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, announced results from its 2021 Small Business Friendliness Survey. More than 3,600 small business owners in the home maintenance and construction industries (42 percent) as well as events, lessons, and business services, evaluated federal, state, and local governments. In its tenth year, 44 cities and 43 states received grades from “A+” to “F” on overall small business friendliness, regulations, taxes, and training opportunities.

With millennial first-time buyers taking advantage of record low mortgage rates and jumping into homeownership, many are likely unaware of the projects they may have to undertake to get their new home move-in ready. New research1 and survey data from Thumbtack and Zillow find a typical for-sale home could need nearly $30,000 of work, which could come as a shock to the large majority (65 percent) of active home shoppers who are not seeking a fixer-upper.2

Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, today announced it has secured a $275 million investment at a valuation of $3.2 billion. The round was led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and joined by Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM) as well as G Squared. Prior investors Baillie Gifford, CapitalG, Founders Circle Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Tiger Global Management also participated. The new funding will be used to accelerate innovation, fuel the company’s growth, and drive continued adoption.

Today, Thumbtack, a leading local services marketplace, announced a new partnership with Workiz, a leading field service management and communication startup, enabling home service professionals to find more ways to secure additional business opportunities, faster.

Thumbtack, a leading local services marketplace, today unveiled its new Pro Application Programming Interface (API), allowing small business workflow platforms to easily integrate service provider engagement and scheduling on the Thumbtack app. GoSite, a leading platform for local services businesses, will be Thumbtack’s first integration partner.