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John Winsor, the founder and CEO of Open-Assembly and executive-in-residence at Harvard Business School’s Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard (LISH) explains why the open talent model is successful and how companies can (and must) drive innovation and avoid “passion deserts.”

Topcoder VP of Security, John Wheeler, joins Uprisor to discuss common security concerns about using on-demand talent. How can you trust people in the community? How do you protect your IP? And what does the future of work hold for identity and skills verification across talent platforms? If you’ve ever considered using on-demand talent and crowdsourcing, but had misgivings about how it might impact your IT structure and security, this episode is for you.

Steve Whitty is the Director of Wipro Digital, where he oversees many of Wipro’s customers’ largest digital initiatives, and has an angle towards banking and finance. Topcoder VP Clinton Bonner talks with Steve about large-scale digital transformation initiatives, team dynamics on big complicated programs, evolving old principles, and how to use on-demand talent and crowdsourced freelancers to better serve the end customer.

Alexander Chekspir is one of Topcoder’s most prolific contributors and design competition co-pilots, and on this episode, he talks about the risks, opportunity, camaraderie, and lifestyle of working as a gig freelancer. Based in Chile and known by his handle Chekspir on the platform, he’s worked with companies like Macy’s and IBM, and on projects for NASA. He shares how Topcoder has shaped his life and what it means to work from anywhere, with everyone.

Matthew Mottola is Co-Founder and CEO of Venture L and author of The Human Cloud: How Today’s Changemakers Use Artificial Intelligence and the Freelance Economy to Transform Work. On the episode, Clinton and Matthew discuss the role freelancing has in maximizing cost efficiency, the difficulties and opportunities leadership faces in pivoting to a hybrid employment model, and the benefits such a transition has for every player. Matt shares his insights on how technology disruptions and automation will change the landscape of employment — and how freelancers and employers can take advantage of these evolutions.

This episode is all about Fan Controlled Football League—the first sports league controlled by fans. Steve Adler, CTO of the league, joins Topcoder VP Clinton Bonner to discuss the growing intersection of sports with business innovation, real-time crowdsourcing, and even blockchain technology. Then Clinton chats with Patrick Dees, FCF’s Chief Gaming Officer. Clinton and Steve discuss why he sought to bring crowdsourcing and the insights of fans into the world of football.

In this episode of Uprisor, We talk with Topcoder CTO Dave Messinger about Fast Company’s take on 7 reasons why this year will be even bigger and better for remote workers. They talk the tools, trends, and new norms for work in 2021.

Today on Uprisor we have James DeJulio. James is the CEO and co-founder of Tongal, a virtual studio that assists their clients in video production and amplifying in-house productions. Their partners include LEGO, PayPal, and Sesame Street--just to name a few. On the podcast, James discusses how current remote opportunities for creativity are advancing careers in tech and beyond.

Chris DeLaurentis used to be a crowdsourcing skeptic, and now he is the Global Director of Innovation at Topcoder. He offers invaluable insight into the practical nuts and bolts of working with crowdsourced talent to get technology projects done.

Paul Estes is the Chief Community Officer of Mural and author of Gig Mindset: Reclaim Your Time, Reinvent Your Career, and Ride the Next Wave of Disruption. He joins Uprisor to talk about the digital transformation of traditional staffing, why companies who want diversity and inclusion should embrace virtual workforces and build teams that include freelancers and on-demand talent.