The document discusses crowdfunding and provides tips for successful crowdfunding campaigns. It notes the top 5 rules for success are to prepare thoroughly before starting, commit 150% time during the campaign, provide the best support for backers, realize funding won't happen without social media, and set a realistic funding goal. The document also introduces Ahead of Time as an investment advisory firm that keeps its "finger on the pulse" of industries to understand where they are headed.

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Crowdfunding

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Top Funding Projects

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Worldwide Funding Raised

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Growth by
Crowdfunding Model

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#5 Rules of Success
Prepare Perfect before start
150% Time Commitment during crowdfunding
Best Support for the Crowd
Without Social Media no Funding
Set a Realistic Goal

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„there's a difference
between knowing the path
and walking the path“
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Investment Advisors
Ahead of Time
Innovation. Investments. Inspiration.
„The people at Ahead of Time
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They get how the industry
works and, more importantly,
have a great sense for where it
is headed.“

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