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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.

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...

Just Released: CSW Global 2016 Agenda Now Live!

Just Released: CSW Global 2016 Agenda Now Live!

The preliminary agenda for the fourth annual Crowdsourcing Week Global has just been released, and it's a powerhouse opportunity to learn from the crowd economy's most brilliant and disruptive minds. We are thrilled to post the initial sessions for each day so you can...

Key Lessons From Two Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns

Key Lessons From Two Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns

No doubt you’ve heard about crowdfunding. What you might not realize is that there are many forms of crowdfunding and each type is used in a myriad of ways. Rewards, Equity, Donation and Lending. However, they all have this in common. They gather supporters that are...

#1 Secret Why Google is the Most Valuable Company on Earth

#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...

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – February 5

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – February 5

Hello, February! Isn't it amazing, we're in the love month already and before you know it, it'll be Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016! We scooped good reads for the weekend - stories on Blockchain, crowdsourcing, governments and more. Check out our curated weekly...

4 Key Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Communication Strategies

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...

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – January 29

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – January 29

To cap the last Friday of the week, we have found these interesting updates such as Lyft and Waze's partnership, blockchain technology in banks, and how technology companies can benefit from crowdsourcing; check out our curated weekly roundup of the breaking news and...

Technology’s Role in Real Estate Crowdfunding

Technology’s Role in Real Estate Crowdfunding

What should real estate crowdfunding investors consider when selecting the platforms, markets and deals they are investing in? The platforms that will stand out are not just creating marketplaces where any deal can just get listed. To run a crowdfunding business, the...

The Crucial Thing To Realize About Crowdsourcing

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 computers...

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – January 22

Crowdsourcing News Roundup – January 22

General Motors buys Sidecar's assets, NASA is crowdsourcing robotic arm concepts, US delegates will visit India for smart cities development and many more - we have a handful of interesting stories for our curated weekly roundup of the breaking news and must-read...

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