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Can a mother of three be an entrepreneur?Can she run a crowdfunding campaign to success?Can she deliver her promises?The answer to those questions lies within the story of Erin Harrison, a mother from Utah, who decided to follow her heart’s ca
Why do you feel pressured to make a good video for your crowdfunding campaign?Is it because everybody around you talks about how much it contributes to the success of your project?They are right. But only partially.Let me show you why:When
You might think that reaching hundreds of people per day in your pre-launch stage requires a money-eating advertising strategy. So how can you achieve it on a budget?A year ago, Dan Meropol came across the statistics that would get him thinkin
Are you a first time entrepreneur who feels intimidated by the thought of going to China to manufacture your product?I know, basic aspects like the language barrier and the cultural gap can get your heart racing.Before you know it, you’re fee
Michael Coe has raised $1,4 milllions creating his games. So we are really excited to share his insights.Creating a game which will convert your fans into backers can send your mind spinning in different directions. So,What are the two most i
How do you find out if a common everyday problem is worth your attention as a crowdfunder?A few years back, Janne Kyllönen was passing through an airport in one of his frequent travels.Without thinking about it too much, he grabbed a pair of
Is making an innovative product enough to be successful in crowdfunding?You might have guessed: It’s not.Ok. Maybe you are thinking that making a great product + marketing it is the key, right?Well, that’s the right path.Even after finding
Iterations can be expensive. So what’s the secret to getting the most out of them?Shamil Hargovan wanted to custom insoles because every single person’s foot is unique.He went through 72 iterations of his product before he was satisfied.Can
We want our kids to have freedom, and we want to know they are safe.But giving your six to eleven year old child a smartphone might also expose them to a lot of unwanted experiences.Casper Chien faced a moment of panic when his young nephew d
When you go out into the world and observe people feeling uncomfortable or frustrated, do you ever do anything about it?Dennis and April did.“I was working out regularly at a local park with a group of people. But I noticed many of the women
There are millions of people whose access to technology is limited by their budget. Not everybody affords a shiny Macintosh or Dell, when their income is just a few hundred dollars a month.The next computer mastermind or the next technology pr
How many times did you play air guitar on your favorite song and wished you could do that with a real instrument?But learning guitar may be very difficult to a lot of people. Many people who tried and gave up, still dream of playing guitar.@k
People sometimes ask me if crowdfunding requires an innovative idea.Lorenzo’s recent project shows that creating a simple design is often even better.He recently raised $74,000 for a watch that emphasizes simplicity and functionality.“People
Do you know that feeling you get when you finish playing a game you really love: it’s like losing a good friend. You start imagining alternative scenarios and wish there was more of it to enjoy: an extension, another edition, a movie!That is e
The inspiration?People understand how to lock their cars, but are they aware how to stop someone from accessing their internet connected devices?Internet connected devices are anything from your phone, computer, gaming console, baby monitors,
The inspiration?Mantic Games knows how to make games that people love. This is their 10th campaign, so they had gotten a lot of feedback and requests for a sci-fi themed game with solid game dynamics playable on a tabletop.They listened to the
If you’re dodging spells and fighting off monsters, while you’re being chased by steampunk robots on a tabletop, I’ve got news for you: You’ve contacted the gaming virus of Warmachine and Hordes, that will probably last you a lifetime!Eric Dup
As a family man who grew up loving the outdoors, Spencer Taylor was looking to get an action camera to capture his adventures, but just couldn’t justify spending $400 dollars.He realized a lot of other families and backpackers might want a goo
Did you ever want to control a drum beat while you play guitar? Percussive guitar players, do this by hitting their guitar with their fingers as they play. Robin Sukroso, a dedicated acoustic guitar player, realized this idea could be extended
How would you like to fire up your creativity with a different tech project every month?Oscar Pedroso and David Brenner know how hard it is to find all the right materials and information to accomplish even one single DIY electronics project.
$90,000+ raised for Christmas lights that you can put up once and forget about forever. (EverLights)
Putting up the Christmas lights on your house is only nice after you’re done. Until that point, it’s hours of untangling cables, climbing up & down the ladder and dodging snow & ice spots.After all that effort, Darren Taylor found it dreadful
When your friends ask you about your nice watch, there’s usually not much you can say: the make, the model and the store you bought it from.But imagine how interesting the conversation would be if your watch was made out of actual car parts.C
Anything you do with a drone, you have to do it away from people, to avoid accidents. But this way, you miss out on so many close-up experiences.Safety was the first thing Laurent Eschenauer thought of, when he created Fleye: a flying robot th
If you ever tried to do any activity with your earbuds on, you know what frustration is. If they have a cable, it’s always in the way of what you’re doing. If there’s no cable, you have to constantly secure them in.That’s how Christian Houle f
Ever dream of becoming an accomplished DJ that can mix music, and produce top tracks?Now imagine you had a friend who was a top Professional DJ, who has worked with Beyonce and David Guetta. What if he was willing to organize all the tools, s
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