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The future of crowdsourcing will be shaped by technology such as AI, blockchain, and the gig economy. Or, is it the other way around?

The emergence of new technology in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the gig economy is likely to continue shaping the future of crowdsourcing.

The Second Wave of the Crowd Economy is Coming. Are you Ready?

The Second Wave of the Crowd Economy is Coming. Are you Ready?

In my last blog post, I talked about how disruptors are getting disrupted and elimination of the business ‘middle man.’ Today I want to look back at the first wave of the Crowd Economy and the impact it has made since its birth at the height of the last recession. But...

Call Out for Volunteers at CSW Global London, April 11-15 2016

Call Out for Volunteers at CSW Global London, April 11-15 2016

Are you a student or startup who wants to attend our Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016 in London?  In less than six weeks, London will play host to our fourth event to unite the global crowdsourcing community. With this year's theme of  “Great Challenges, Massive...

Ask Epi: The Future of Crowd Economy Now – Economy of Hours

Ask Epi: The Future of Crowd Economy Now – Economy of Hours

In my third video, I am discussing a platform called Economy of Hours, which offers freelancers and sole traders the opportunity to buy and sell their time and skills. Soon the future of work may be defined for millions of people with this kind of trend, making it...

Crowdsourcing News RoundUP – March 4

Crowdsourcing News RoundUP – March 4

Check out our curated Weekly RoundUP of the breaking news and must-read thought leadership pieces on the crowd economy spotted by the Crowdsourcing Week team. How crowdsourcing can evolve the mining industry Ever thought of mining industry' data being crowdsourced?...

5 Things You Should Know About Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016

5 Things You Should Know About Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016

With less than six weeks to go until the start of Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016, here is a quick snapshot of five things you should definitely know about our five-day event. Whether you are a speaker, partner, attendee or thinking about joining us, here are a few...

Citizen Engagement Rewarded in Copenhagen with Greater Urban Mobility

Citizen Engagement Rewarded in Copenhagen with Greater Urban Mobility

In Denmark’s capital, cycling and citizen engagement are bywords woven into the city’s culture—and this week the two have been rewarded with Copenhagen City Council’s announcement that it’s investing big in new intelligent traffic signal technology. With a budget of...

Ask Epi: Is the Shipping Industry Being Disrupted?

Ask Epi: Is the Shipping Industry Being Disrupted?

In my second video, I discuss how the shipping industry is being disrupted and its connection with sharing economy. Using DHL as a best example, the shipping company is known as one of the pioneers of its industry and the interesting part is how they established...

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – February 26

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – February 26

Check out our curated weekly roundup of the breaking news and must-read thought leadership pieces on the crowd economy spotted by the Crowdsourcing Week team. Crowdsourcing to debunk social media news in Germany The refugee crimes are going viral on social media in...

Unlocking Your Organisation’s Most Transformative Ideas

Unlocking Your Organisation’s Most Transformative Ideas

Head over to the Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016 hub for more insights, expertise and passion of the thought leaders and innovators speaking at this year's conference. Join us 11-15 April in London for a week of fresh ideas and insights on the global Crowd...

Disruptors are Getting Disrupted: How Will You Position Your Company?

Disruptors are Getting Disrupted: How Will You Position Your Company?

Crowdsourcing isn’t a buzzword, neither is the sharing economy, crowdfunding, blockchain or collaborative economy—they're already part of our lives. The cumulative disruption of these crowd-powered paradigms will have a significant influence on sectors worldwide. The...

Ask Epi: Crowd Economy Trends, Crowdsourcing and More

Ask Epi: Crowd Economy Trends, Crowdsourcing and More

Greetings from sunny Singapore! Today is a special day because I have decided to publish weekly vlogs (video blogs) where I will share some of the latest trends in crowd economy and also I encourage you to ask me anything in this space, moving forward. There are a ton...

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – February 19

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – February 19

Here are your good reads for the weekend - stories on crowdsourcing archeological sites and satellite image analysis, banking sector's Uber moment, equity crowdfunding and many more. Check out our curated weekly roundup of the breaking news and must-read thought...

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