This document summarizes Mitch Gitelman's experience in the gaming industry and how he used crowdfunding on Kickstarter to fund the development of Shadowrun Returns. It discusses how crowdfunding has become a viable way for independent game developers to fund projects before or without completion. It provides tips for running a successful crowdfunding campaign, including finding your audience, sharing your vision, keeping updates regular, and being responsive to backers. The Shadowrun Returns campaign raised $1.9 million over 25 days from over 36,000 backers.