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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

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The advent of GPS, the always-on Internet and social networks enable finding things in real time from people you somewhat trust. Inspired in Zimbabwe The founders of Zimride were inspired by drivers in Zimbabwe, who pick up strangers and give them a lift for a few bucks. Only 3% were online when I started AOL.