Discussion Questions What is a crypto currency? – How is it created? – Why do they offer value? – What benefits do they offer currency holders? – What concerns to others have Governments Vendors Currency holders

Discussion Questions ‘Cowdfunding’ – Read the bok articles Summer 2012 and Fall 2014 – We will discuss the notion of crowdfunding Venture capital alternative Other functions – What makes a campaign successful? – Will it endure as a funding source? – Is it evolving and maturing?

Crowdfunding The power of the crowd – Rewards – Equity – Credit – Donation

Crowdfunding Platforms – GoFundMe – Kickstarter – Indiegogo – Teespring – Youcaring – Rockethub

Crowdfunding Campaigns – DoubleFine Adventure – Pebble Watch – Flint & Tinder – Hendo Hoverboards – Solar Roadways – Reading Rainbow – Potato Salad

Final exam question format Each presentation nets a single final question. Here’s one that could come from last term: ‘Discuss the notion of 3D printing as an innovative new technology.’ – Define the technique – Give example(s) of this technology in an innovative way. – What are the key business impacts? – How is this a potentially disruptive technology?

Discussion Points Defined – Additive and subtractive 3D printing Innovative Applications – Food – Human Organs – Prosthetics – Parts manufacturing on the International Space Station

Discussion Points Business Impact – Cheaper prototype development – Threats to Intellectual Property – ‘Mass Customization’ Disruptive Technology – Supply chains – economies of scale – Larger scale production Buildings Industrial equipment