WriterAccess provides an online content writing platform where customers can access over 10,000 rated U.S. writers, place orders and manage work flow using built-in planning and performance tools. The 14-person firm, headquartered in Boston, pulled in $4.4 M in revenue in 2014, representing 155% 3-year growth and was highlighted in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies.
Crowdsourcing
From drawings on a board to interactive apps – crowdsourced art
Collaborative art is not an entirely new concept but has become easier than ever with the advent of digital technology. Large installations such as ‘Unnumbered Sparks’ have brought crowds and technology together to allow large-scale art projects that were previously impossible.
Finding the Next Unicorn with Product Hunt
Product Hunt is an upvote-based site, similar to Reddit, where community members submit and vote for their favorite new or unknown products, primarily focused on the tech app space. The list is recreated each day, generating a live-stream of the most […]
ExcelinEd: Crowdsourcing in Education
The US public education system has a lot of room for improvement. One education organization is utilizing crowdsourcing to make a change, and bring creative ideas to the system.
Nextdrop: sourcing from the crowd when the crowd doesn’t have internet access
Nextdrop, a tech start-up in India looking to solve water utility logistic issues, is breaking many rules. They are a for-profit company, but they plan to make their money from solving a social issue. They are a tech company sourcing […]
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.
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.
Crowdsourcing Construction
Crowdsourcing construction could result in better homes built faster and more affordably.
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
ArcBazar: A marketplace for crowdsourcing architecture and design
ArcBazar is an online crowdsourcing platform focused on design and architecture projects, enabling people to easily find designers for their projects and at the same time, doing so in a very affordable way. On the other side, compete and collaborate on different contest, enabling them to learn, participate in a community and make money!