Jack Hughes, Founder and Chairman of TopCoder, In-Class Comments 04/08/2011, Video Harvard Case Solution & Analysis

TopCoder's crowdsourcing-established business model, in which software is developed through internet tournaments, is presented. The case that emphasizes TopCoder has created a unique two sided innovation platform composed of a worldwide community of over 225,000 developers who compete to write applications modules for its over 40 clients. Supplies details of a unique invention platform where complicated applications is developed through on-going contests that are on-line.

By summarizing the business development, the challenges of building a community and refining an internet-based contest platform are exemplified. Perspectives and experiences from customers help and TopCoder community members reveal what it means to work from within or in cooperation with an online community. In the event, the usage of its particular potential merits as a corporate problem solving mechanics and distributed innovation is discussed. Problems related to profitability TopCoder's scalability and growth are also explored.

PUBLICATION DATE: October 03, 2011 PRODUCT #: 312709-VID-ENG

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