Reddit: A bastion of free speech
“The front page of the internet” has to strike the balance between promoting free speech and running a for-profit platform that upholds certain moral standards
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GasBuddy: from a friendly gas price whisperer to a data analytics giant
Have you ever felt the frustration of driving down the highway with a freshly filled gas tank only to find out that 2 miles down the road the next gas station had a lower price? Well, GasBuddy is here to help.
White House Petitions: “We the People” gone wrong
The White House petition platform has been largely ineffective in raising legitimate issues and generates significantly more attention for outlandish requests, such as the creation of a Death Star.
The Netflix Prize: Crowdsourcing to Improve DVD Recommendations
Netflix utilized crowdsourcing to develop innovative solution to improve its recommendation engine by 10%. The 3-year Netflix Prize attracted 44,014 submissions, and was ultimately won by a team that had combined algorithms after the second year of the contest, proving that you can crowdsource a crowdsource.
This.cm – the Facebook News Feed Replacement for Great Articles
This.cm – the latest news aggregating platform – relies on crowds to post articles, follow members, and “Thank” members for posting great articles. It has the potential to replace your Facebook News Feed as your go-to place for great news and articles.
Crowdsourcing Construction
Crowdsourcing construction could result in better homes built faster and more affordably.
Pebble Smartwatch : The Serial Crowdfunded Superstar
Pebble is one of the most successful crowdfunded startups. Its Kickstarter campaign provided a host of benefits other than funding. It is for this reason that Pebble returned to Kickstarter for its sequel product, Pebble Time.
My Starbucks Idea: Crowdsourcing for Customer Satisfaction and Innovation
Ever wish your local Starbucks would carry a different flavor iced coffee? No idea who to tell? Easy, log on to My Starbucks Idea and share your idea.
Minted: Using the Crowd to Define Good Design
Minted is re-imagining the online marketplace model by using crowdsourcing to curate its collection of designs
Applause: Solving testing pain point with the power of crowds
Doron Reuveni met Roy Solomon at a party in Israel in 2007. Both worked in tech businesses and discovered they shared a view on a critical pain point for many companies: they have to build apps to reach millions of […]