TopCoder develops software for clients through online tournaments, based on the commonality of 275,000 people. The case provides an update on the growth of TopCoder, and as a result of changes in its platform and business model. In particular, the decision to virtualize the role of project management. Issues related to scalability, profitability and growth of this approach were studied. "Hide
by Karim R. Lakhani, Eric Lonstein, Stephanie Healy Pokrywa Source: HBS 5 pages. Publication Date: September 29, 2011. Prod. #: 612044-PDF-ENG
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