3. Image by Martin Hajek (flickr)
The Pebble Smartwatch,
by Pebble Technologies,
was given
$10,266,845
in donations, exceeding their
goal by 10,266%
(source: Kickstarter)
4. The Veronica Mars Movie, based on a TV show,
garnered $5702,153 in donations, exceeding
their goal by 285% (source: Kickstarter)
Image by Joits (flickr)
6. … giving the creat
full creativity
over the project.
Image by Linus Bohman (flickr)
“Creativity requires the
courage to let go of
certainties.”
- Erich Fromm
7. People who believe in the vision will aid financially to the
development of the final product. You better make them happy
though!
Image by Rick Turoczy (flickr)
8. Crowdfunding will
become the most
widely used
platform for major
& minor project
funding within the
next 5 years.
Image by Brian Cypher (flickr)
9. How are creators responding to this trend?
Image by Alex Barth (flickr)
So far…
17. The most popular
type of project is a
social cause (30%).
Others include
entrepreneurship
(16.9%), film/art
(11.9%), music
(7.5%), and
environment (5.9%).
However…
Image by Kathryn Harper (flickr)
18. Start something you enjoy!
Your passion with spread
towards others and will create
interest in your project.
Image by Rex Hammock (flickr)
19. A successful campaign requires
grassroots marketing and peer-to-peer
communication (it’s attractive to millenials).
Image by Ed Yourdan (flickr)
Most likely generation to
donate to nonprofits and
projects
20. Image by @Doug88888 (flickr)
Millions of startups have been brought to
life through crowdfunding platforms, and it
will only increase going forward.
Will you be a part of the
revolution?
21. Sources:
Anderson, T. (n.d.). Kicking Ass & Taking Donations: 9 Tips on Funding Your Kickstarter Project. 99U.
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tips-on-funding-your-kickstarter-project
Burma, D. (n.d.). Crowdfunding Trends and Statistics Infographic. CrowdMapped. Retrieved May 23,
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Grant, R. (2013, April 24). Crowdfunding vs. seed funding: All money is not created equal.
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crowdfunding-vs-seed-funding-all-money-is-not-created-equal/
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