Crowds 2.0: New Frontiers in Crowdfunding + Crowdsourcing

Crowdfunding and crowdsourcing continue to disrupt and transform markets, offering unique access to capital, talent and investment opportunities. Global crowdfunding sites raised $5.1 billion in transactions in 2013, almost double that of the $2.7 billion raised in 2012. The crowdsourcing market accounts for over 6 million workers, has the potential to redistribute global wealth and is being adopted by brands like Sony, Deloitte and Unilever. Experts share what we have learned about these platforms, and explore how they impact individuals, organizations, markets and the economy as a whole.

Join speakers from Appirio / topcoder, Carlson School of Management, CrowdFlower, CrowdWatch, GiveForward, Harvard Business School, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, NYU Stern School of Business, Plum Alley, RockThePost, Rotman School of Management, Wharton Business School

How will equity crowdfunding accelerate global economic growth? How can entrepreneurs and funders better understand the risks associated with crowdfunding?

What are some key investor and entrepreneur behavioral patterns in crowdfunding markets? How do factors like geography, word-of-mouth and anonymity play a role in influencing outcomes?

How do organizations engage with the open innovation that crowdsourcing inspires?

Are there better techniques for matching employers with the most skilled employees?

What can we learn from the bottom-up funding approach that results in better access to capital for women and entrepreneurs in diverse global locations?