Forget the talk of hype - here's the actual data from 40 sectors across 222 countries worldwide where seed-funding from the crowd has already created an unprecedented wave of innovation while offering hope, and a route to an independent livelihood, to millions across every nation. By Barry James, The Crowdfunding Centre. Presented at Crowdsourcing Week Global 2016. Learn more and join the next event: www.crowdsourcingweek.com