[2] Crowdspring was co-founded in May 2007 by Ross Kimbarovsky and Michael Samson.

[11] Crowdspring has faced ongoing criticism regarding its speculative business model, which involves asking designers and writers to submit completed work with no guarantee of payment unless their submission is selected.

[12] Critics argue that this practice can result in many contributors effectively working without compensation, despite Crowdspring collecting fees from clients.

[13] In some cases, participants have expressed frustration with delayed or missing payments, further fueling criticism about fairness and transparency on the platform.

[14] Crowdspring has responded to such feedback by stating that they provide a global platform to connect creatives with businesses and offer opportunities to grow their portfolios.