Need a plumber? A doctor? An Android developer? Don’t worry… I’ll ask my friends!Ask My Friends is a mobile messaging platform demo that connects requests and referrals between you and your friends using the contact list of your phone. To get started:1. Select a local service provider type.2. Input a message about your referral request.3. Select friends in your phone list.4. Send the message to your selected friends.Your friend will receive the referral request through email or through the app. Once your friend has inputted details about a local service provider, Ask My Friends sends that referral back to the original sender through the app or through email.You might be interested in using the Ask My Friends platform if you are building:* A social recommendation service like Gigpark or Homestars* A collaborative consumption service like Unstash, Zimride or Zipcar