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What is Crowdsourcing? Definition, Examples, and Benefits

Qmarkets

Some of the most innovative solutions emerge when businesses crowdsource ideas from employees, customers, and even the general public. But what is crowdsourcing, and why are so many organizations using it to drive innovation? What Is Crowdsourcing? Great ideas dont just come from boardrooms or R&D departments.

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Startup Scouting: A Strategic Approach to Innovation Discovery

Qmarkets

Pros: Strong partnerships with high-potential startups; opportunity for equity returns Cons: High capital investment; risk involved due to startup failure rates Open Innovation Platforms Using open innovation platforms allows companies to present specific challenges and invite startups to pitch solutions.

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Choosing the Right Hackathon Platform for Your Business

Qmarkets

Whether your hackathon is in-person, online, or a mix of both, having the right software can be the difference between chaos and groundbreaking innovation. Hackathons typically span 24 to 72 hours and bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds—such as developers, designers, marketers, and subject matter experts.

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5 Crowdsourcing Examples That Delivered Impressive Business Results

Qmarkets

The concept of crowdsourcing, coined by Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson in a 2006 Wired article , has revolutionized how businesses and organizations solve problems and innovate. In this article, we’ll explore how businesses are using crowdsourcing to drive innovation. What is Crowdsourcing?

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5 Ideation Objectives

eZassi

For innovative and creative organizations, the challenge is not a lack of good ideas, but no effective system in place to review, score, catalog and process these ideas through the pipeline. Idea-to-Product Speed. Review Calculators and Analytics. Build your Innovation Portfolio on the best ideas captured through Ideation.

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From Consumer to Collaborator: A Look at Open Innovation

IdeaScale

Social media and online connectivity let consumers offer organizations instant feedback, both positive and negative, from detailed reviews to passionate emails to there-and-gone Snapchat snaps. Some industries simply can’t be open, due to contractual or client constraints. How Should I Use Open Innovation?

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How to Boost Innovation by Recycling Existing Ideas

IdeaScale

In these early stages of product development, it can sometimes seem like all of the good ideas have already been taken. For the hardware: A thousand songs in your pocket ; for the software: so easy that your Mother could do it ; and for the project: and on the shelves in eight months ! This is where IdeaScale can help.