Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

We speak with Gianluca Gabrielli, co-founder of IAS Creative , a Rome-based design studio helping creators bring products to life with stunning 3D visuals and storytelling. In this episode, you'll learn: Why 3D animation is the most powerful visual tool for validation How to create compelling product stories with zero inventory The difference between studio renders and lifestyle scenarios Why stor...

We talk with Mia from Keybird Instruments , who helped bring the Keybird L1 — a portable, wooden digital piano — to life on Kickstarter. Their campaign raised over $87,867, attracting musicians and creators from around the world. You'll learn: Why frequent updates can keep campaign momentum high How Keybird adapted their messaging for unfamiliar markets What advice Mia gives to creatives launching...

We talk with Leslie and Ahmad, the founders of HappyLlamaTech , who created the SoCool Smart Pet Feeder — the first refrigerated feeder designed to keep your pet's meals fresh, even when you're not home. What began as a DIY solution quickly turned into a full-fledged Indiegogo campaign, raising over $196,000 from more than 400 backers—most of whom were first-time crowdfunders. You'll learn: How th...

We talk with Luke Beno, an engineer and founder of Tundra Labs , who created one of the most advanced VR tracking tools ever to hit Kickstarter. What started as an internal tool to fix gaps in Valve's system turned into the Tundra Tracker — a compact, modular device that raised over $1.3 million from passionate backers. You'll learn: Why community demand fueled the tracker's rapid evolution The ri...

We talk with Matthew Guest, a first-time startup founder and intensive care doctor from Melbourne, who co-created one of the most buzzworthy cold plunge products to hit Indiegogo. What started as a text message turned into a fully patented, thermoelectric-powered portable ice bath that's shaking up the world of cold therapy. You'll learn: Why warm climates inspired their portable cold plunge tech...

Discover the keys to a $777,583 Kickstarter campaign in this exclusive interview with Bill founder of Hanboost . Learn how he used strategic crowdfunding techniques to turn his passion for DIY tools and 3D printing into a thriving business. Bill shares: The exact tools he used to prepare for launch How he went from 0 to 5,000+ backers The surprising marketing tactic that worked best What he would...

Ready to learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign? Salvador Briggman here, and in this episode, I'm joined by Arthur Jessop, the co-founder of Base Case, who raised over $500k using a transparent and community-driven crowdfunding strategy. Arthur shares: How to communicate openly with your backers to build trust. The importance of engaging with your audience on social media. Key strateg...

Kickstarter has evolved fast in 2024, and if you're planning a campaign, you need to know what's working right now. From AI-driven tech to sustainable fashion and influencer-backed campaigns, we're breaking down the hottest crowdfunding trends that are raising millions. Discover how top creators are using digital rewards, expedited shipping, and data-driven pre-launch strategies to maximize succes...

Every great idea comes with an incredible story.  Are you ready to tell yours? Meet Anze Miklave, an entrepreneur who has ideas just like yours and whose recent Kickstarter campaign raked in over $450K from more than 10,000 backers ! Anze's newest campaign is the Goat Mug . This truly unique and incredibly crafted product is a BPA-free, sustainable, and 100% leak proof coffee mug that pays homage...

You've got a great idea. So how are you going to turn that into a tangible product and unleash it onto the world? Salvador Briggman here, and I'm going to show you the EXACT STRATEGY my guest used to raise nearly $4 million from over 8,500 backers! Introducing Dr. Louis Crowe. From making rounds at an Irish hospital to going back to school and becoming an expert in electrical stimulation, Louis is...

Wanna know exactly how to raise $96k+ on Kickstarter?  Listen up, because crowdfunding works wonders, especially if you're an entrepreneur, creator, inventor, or even creative type.  I'm Salvador Briggman, the host of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast. Today, I want to share with you an important message to STOP letting fear hold you back .  Here's a guy who made six-figures on his first campai...

Scared of taking the plunge into crowdfunding? I'm Salvador Briggman, and allow me to introduce Barbour Smith who will give you powerful, down-to-earth tactics to take away the uncertainty so you can get going on YOUR next great campaign. This team is absolutely fearless! And their newest campaign has raised over $450K on Kickstarter. Bar's newest project is the Maslow 4.1, the world's most afford...

Do you lie awake at night wondering if anyone will back your campaign? What if you hit that Go Liv e button and…nothing? Then you are in good hands, my friend, because today's guest on the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast will teach you the SECRETS of how she has amassed more than 3,500 backers! Meet Meilin Zhu, co-founder and marketing wizard of Hozo Designs . Handling seven successful campaigns...

You're about to discover the exact secret to launching a six-figure Kickstarter campaign, revealed by a serial inventor.  But first, let me ask you a question.  Do you get your best ideas at the most inconvenient time? You are not alone! Your thoughts are powerful and when inspiration strikes, NOW is the time to act… so fasten your seatbelt cause you're in for a wild ride! On this episode of Crowd...

Forget everything you've heard about crowdfunding, because this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified is going to blow your mind! Meet Konstantinos Manos, an entrepreneur with over 20 Kickstarter campaigns under his belt …PLUS he has created a new tool to help your own crowdfunding experience become a reality.  Konstantinos began his career with web-based games, but quickly grew Vesuvius Media into...

Have you ever stayed awake at night thinking how to solve a problem…and share this with the world? Now, you can harness the power of the crowd to get funding for your startup, project, or creative work.  Salvador Briggman here to tell you about an entrepreneur who created a product that has helped countless people around the world and raised over $17 million on Wefunder! Introducing Fathom , the #...

Do you need an effective way to share your story? Are you looking to make your crowdfunding campaign really stand out? Then let Alex Portera show you the power of video! A management consultant by trade, Alex was inspired by driving tours across Europe, Asia, North and South America to share the stories of the incredible people he met along the way. After creating a weekly YouTube channel with ove...

If I'm not mistaken, you're the kind of person who is willing to overcome challenges to make your venture succeed… and make a positive impact on the world at the same time! I'm Salvador Briggman, and I'm here to tell you about a serial entrepreneur whose recent campaign raised over $900K using crowdfunding! Meet Sal Braico who has started and spearheaded more than 5 companies and has been turning...

Forget everything you've heard about crowdfunding…THESE are the killer tactics you need to bring home a successful campaign on Kickstarter .  Salvador Briggman here with guest Chris Haskins, a long-time crowdfunding success and previous guest on the podcast (check out Episode #355 on the Oracle Story Generator ).  With 30 different products on the market, Chris used his vast experience in the gami...

Do you have the lifelong aspiration to be an inventor? Or maybe your dreams of becoming an entrepreneur are about to come true? Then it's time to let crowdfunding turn those dreams into a reality! With your permission, I'd like to introduce Joe Damigella whose recent Kickstarter campaign surpassed its goal in just 45 minutes , and went on to raise over $120K from 500 backers .  An engineer with ov...

You're about to hear a repeatable formula that anyone can use to absolutely crush it with their crowdfunding campaign.  Don't believe me?  Well, today's podcast guest has launched not 1, 2, or 3, but FIVE successful crowdfunding campaigns.  And - he's come on the show to share with you the battle-tested tactics and strategies that have consistently worked to get him funding. You get to be a fly on...

Do you have a non-profit that understands the need to adapt to new giving methods? Or maybe you have an app that will make the world a better place? On today's episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman goes in depth with Beth Korczynski and her recent Kickstarter campaign that raised over $140K from nearly 500 backers.  Based on the teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Beth's ne...

Is fear holding you back from turning your passion into a profit? Would a successful Kickstarter campaign turn your dream into a reality? With your permission, I'd like to introduce a killer design team who more than doubled their crowdfunding goal on their FIRST campaign! From their studio in the Peruvian mountains, Jenny and Mauricio have created something ordinary yet strikingly original: the A...

Do you think you have what it takes to launch your business with equity crowdfunding? Then you won't want to miss this memorable episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where today's guest raised over $500,000 in 15 days .  Bond is a revolutionary personal security system that uses never-before-implemented AI technology to offer 14 preventative security features right from your mobile phone! And the...

We all get overwhelmed sometimes, but do you have the drive and the passion to do something about it? If yes, then today's episode of Crowdfunding Demystified will really resonate with you. Meet Ryan Kulp, an entrepreneur who turns out to be pretty slick with crowdfunding, too. His recent campaign raised nearly $160K from more than 1,300 backers.  Hear about Ryan's incredible story of how he creat...