Epi Ludvik Nekaj’s weekly vlog shares insights on crowd economy trends, crowdsourcing and more. In this week’s video I am talking about “Be My Eyes” as an example of how we can use our time to help people through crowdsourcing resources. Be My...
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Epi in Delhi: Announcing CSW Bangalore Summit
Ahead of our CSW Global conference, talking place in London, April 11-15, I was honored to be a special guest at the Social Media for Empowerment Awards & Summit in Delhi, produced by Digital Empowerment Foundation. In this video, I share insights of what I...
3 Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Tips: Rewards, Timing and Platform
Editor’s note: This is the third and last installment in a blog series on tips for executing successful equity crowdfunding campaign and four communication strategies. Here are links to Part One and Part Two. In my two previous blogs, I shared the first seven...
Ask Epi: Patrum, a Vatican Crowdsourcing Platform for Art Lovers
Ahead of our CSW Global conference, talking place in London, April 11-15, in my fourth video I am talking about Patrum, a platform which harnesses crowdsourcing and collaboration among art lovers for the restoration of arts works within Vatican churches. Joining us as...
Are You Ready for the Second Wave of the Crowd Economy?
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...
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...
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...
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...
Disrupted Disruptors: 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...
Ask Epi: Crowd Economy Trends, Crowdsourcing and More
Epi Ludvik Nekaj’s weekly vlog (video blog) to discuss and share his insights on crowd economy trends, crowdsourcing and more.
#1 Secret Why Google is the Most Valuable Company on Earth
Do you remember when Google acquired YouTube for $1.6 billion? I always ask this question when speaking at conferences and the reason behind this huge acquisition I believe, is because the company had inherently understood the concept of crowd-powered media. Look at...
4 Key Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Communication Strategies
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a 3-part blog series on tips for executing a successful equity crowdfunding campaign. Check out the first post on 3 fundamental elements when launching your equity crowdfunding raise. What does it take to communicate an...
The Crucial Thing To Realize About Crowdsourcing
No doubt you’ve heard about crowdsourcing. What you might not realize is the power of crowdsourcing that can accelerate innumerable processes and innovations more efficiently—especially in the next two years, when another billion brains will join networked...
Next Chapter for CSW’s Global Media Director
We are pleased to share that after more than 3 years of actively building and shaping Crowdsourcing Week events around the world through content and speaker curation, Priti Ambani is stepping down as Global Media Director and moving into a new role. As part of a...
Why London is a Pioneer in Crowd Innovation
For three consecutive years, Singapore has been the home of CSW’s weeklong global conference. This year, in its fourth edition, we are thrilled to take the Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016 to our new home: United Kingdom. With the theme, “Great Challenges, Massive...
These Tips Can Help You Succeed at Equity Crowdfunding
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part blog series of tips for executing a successful equity crowdfunding campaign. Experience is one of the best teachers. A few weeks ago Crowdsourcing Week wrapped up our first ever equity crowdfunding campaign on...
2016 is the Year of Impact and BOLD Moves at Crowdsourcing Week
As I recap the last day of the year with a ton of lessons learned, 2015 was a remarkable year for all of us. I am confident that 2016 will be the year of Impact and BOLD moves at Crowdsourcing Week as the society is transitioning into the world of abundance. Despite...
Why We’re Crowdfunding: Bold Step For Exponential Impact
Crowdfunding. It’s sounds exciting, but by no means easy. After months of preparation, we have just launched an equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube and are ready for the next chapter in CSW’s growth journey. Why are we doing this? It’s...
When Crowds Respond, a Remarkable Work of Art is Created
All things are possible if you hustle with the crowd like how artist Ai Weiwei did. This prominent Chinese contemporary artist and political activist will do anything to complete his work of art in Australia after Danish toy company, Lego refused to sell him a bulk...
Join CSW’s Growth Journey via Equity Round on Crowdcube
A few days ago, I shared our growth journey via an email to our community. The response from the community and my personal network was hugely enthusiastic. I am forever grateful and blessed to have a fantastic community who have been with us throughout this journey...
Greece Bailout Requires All EU Citizens to Buy a Feta-Olive Salad
All eyes are on Greece’s financial crisis — and on Indiegogo, a crowdfunding platform. Can collective action of world citizens bail a country out of debt? Thom Feeney, a marketing manager based in UK, got the ball rolling on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, believing...