A How-To Guide to Crowdfunding

Dave Iverson

Dec 26, 2013 at

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In the past few years crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo and Kickstarter have helped entrepreneurs and activists raise millions of dollars for everything from smart watches and bicycle bells to museums and chocolate shops. We speak to crowdfunding experts and take your questions on how to create a successful campaign.

Guests:

Danae Ringlemann, co-founder of Indiegogo

Richard Swart, head of crowdfunding research at The Program for Innovation in Entrepreneurial and Social Finance at the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley

Ian Johnstone, co-founder of Gun by Gun

Clint Slone, co-founder of Spurcycle

Deven Soni, co-founder of Sprayable Energy

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