1. D R E W P A R K E R Discussion Question ‘Cowdfunding’ ‘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?

2. D R E W P A R K E R Crowdfunding The power of the crowd The power of the crowd  Rewards  Equity  Credit  Donation  Crowdfunding Trends Crowdfunding Trends Crowdfunding Trends

3. D R E W P A R K E R Crowdfunding

4. Crowdfunding Platforms Platforms  GoFundMe  Kickstarter  Indiegogo  Teespring/Teechip  Youcaring  Rockethub

5. D R E W P A R K E R Crowdfunding Early Campaigns Early Campaigns  DoubleFine Adventure  Pebble Watch  Flint & Tinder  Hendo Hoverboards  Solar Roadways  Potato Salad

6. D R E W P A R K E R Final exam question format Each presentation nets a single final question. Here’s one that came from last term: Each presentation nets a single final question. Here’s one that came from last term: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a client firm has expressed interest in the opportunity of cloud computing. They have heard of the flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of a cloud computing model. Now they would like to see how this could fit into their firm. Given that the firm handles some confidential data, briefly outline what the potential options and benefits are, and what concerns or risks they need to be aware of.

7. D R E W P A R K E R Discussion Points Defined Defined  Private Cloud, Public, Hybrid, Community Degrees of Implementation Degrees of Implementation  Software as a Service  Platform as a Service  Infrastructure as a Service  Data as a Service

8. D R E W P A R K E R Discussion Points Advantages Advantages  Flexible  Cost-Efficient  Scalable  Automated Backup and Recovery  Access anywhere  Automatic Software Integration  Quick Deployment

9. D R E W P A R K E R Discussion Points Issues Issues  Security  Backups  Access Lists  Privacy  Legal  International access  Responsibilities  Data Ownership