Tag: crowdsourcing

Is Open Source Product Development the Next Big Thing?

Chris Wanstrath, Co-Founder of GitHub

Open source – it’s a phrase for some that conjures images of the software equivalent to hippie communes in Vermont sharing in the fruits and labor of their co-op-grown organic kale. But if that’s really how you see open source, get over it. This is where the world is going, and the proof is in the proverbial pudding. GitHub, the …

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Startups Take Gesture Controlled Tech to Next Level

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It’s happening – gesture controlled technology is taking over. Are you ready? Or are you part of it? Continue reading

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Build-Your-Own Car: New Trends in Auto Design Crowdsourcing

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A growing list of car companies are mobilizing an army of inspired amateur car designers from around the world to create, share, modify and build new vehicle designs. Commonly acknowledged as the first crowdsourced vehicle, the design of the Fiat Mio concept car was outsourced to a large group. After soliciting design input, Fiat posted entries on its project website …

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The Crowd: Who Are They and What Does It Mean?

I’ve been very fortunate to have been able to spend some quality time lately with folks much smarter than me – and while that seems to be the case more often than not, it does get my little mind turning. One topic that keeps popping up is “the crowd” – mainly, the definition of “crowd,” and what it means for …

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