The modern world is all about instant gratification. You need a ride? Hail an Uber. You’re in the mood for Game of Thrones? Watch it on HBO Now. As tech continues to bend over backwards to meet our desires with little-to-no delay, apps that offer services on demand are filling up the app stores.
We took a look at some of the coolest fledgling on-demand startups at Tech Day in New York, including everything from an app that lets you book hotels just for an afternoon, to a service that lets you hire a professional photographer at any time. Most of these services are local to New York, and while some of them have apps available to download, many are still web-only at the moment. Check out our favorites below.
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