Ethan Mollick, a professor and researcher at Wharton, recently published new research on Kickstarter. Mollick focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation and is one of a few academians focusing their attention on alternative finance. His most recent research, entitled “Containing Multitudes: The Many Impacts of Kickstarter Funding” addresses the economic impact created by the rewards-based crowdfunding platform. According to Mollick’s research of 61,654 successful Kickstarter projects:
