Posts from April 2014

April 28, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

Team Indiegogo Campaign Roundup (4.28.14)

No Barriers Boston Fund Location: Boston, MA “No Barriers is raising funds to provide Boston Marathon survivors with prosthetic limbs designed for athletic activities, so they can run, bike, swim and even dance again.” – Pam M. (@indiegogo)   Organic Rising Location: Brooklyn, NY “In… read more

April 25, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

Indiegogo and Social Change

Guest Author Lisa Curtis began work on the successful Kuli Kuli campaign while in the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. Kuli Kuli is the first company to sell moringa food products in the US market. When I ran an Indiegogo campaign for Kuli Kuli… read more

April 21, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

Team Indiegogo Campaign Roundup (4.21.14)

Indiegogo HQ is abuzz over several campaigns that caught our eye this week. What do you think? Kill the Cup Location: Various “A collaborative initiative involving university students across the nation that’s eco-friendly AND includes a limited-edition Klean Kanteen – what more could you ask… read more

April 16, 2014 · IGG, Success Stories

Where Are They Now: Bamboo Lota’s Rise From Ashes

Kyson, Joanna and Stephanie are three former UC Berkeley students whose successful story behind their Indiegogo campaign and subsequent nonprofit, Bamboo Lota, provides great insight for aspiring entrepreneurial campaigners. What’s the story behind Bamboo Lota? We founded Bamboo Lota in 2009 in a UCB Haas… read more

April 14, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

Team Indiegogo Campaign Roundup (4.14.14)

Every week, we give team members at Indiegogo an opportunity to showcase campaigns that caught their attention. Here’s what they talked about this past week: The Etiquette of Sexting Location: Toronto, Canada “You know you’re curious. Watch the pitch video.” – Ayah N. (@indiegogoCA) Alam… read more

April 11, 2014 · IGG

Trust and the Future of Open Funding

When Eric, Danae, and I started Indiegogo in 2008, the crowdfunding industry did not exist. Inspired by our own frustrations attempting to raise money for things we cared about, we decided to launch a business that would give anyone, anywhere a fair shot at bringing… read more

April 9, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

Team Indiegogo Campaign Roundup (4/9/2014)

Every week, we give team members at Indiegogo an opportunity to talk about the campaigns that have caught their attention. Here’s what they were talking about this past week: Lost In America Documentary Location: Sherman Oaks, California “This film shares the real story of America’s… read more

April 1, 2014 · Tips & Insights

4 Ways to Innovate with 3D Printing

Guest author Ben Millstein is a copywriter at MakerBot who’s passionate about crowdfunding tools like Indiegogo, which empower the next generation of independent creatives. Here, he shares his thoughts on 3D printing and how it can enhance crowdfunding campaigns. You’ve probably seen a 3D printer… read more