There’s more than one way to startup. Let’s say you have a brilliant business idea, but you don’t know how to scale it. Finding funding can be a challenge. You might feel like successful entrepreneurs are hoarding some grand secret about how to get money,… read more
How do you like to discover projects? Whether you hear about the latest tech product on TechCrunch or see a Facebook ad for a cool indie film or simply browse the Indiegogo website for the latest campaigns, there are many different ways to find ideas… read more
We’ve all seen the hashtags: #followback. #F4F. and my favorite –– #TeamFollowBack. Back when I started using Twitter as my primary social network, I probably would’ve been an advocate of this. I mean, why not? It’s an easy way to get followers. But as we… read more
As you put your crowdfunding campaign together, you’ve probably been wondering about what you need to make a great video. All well-made campaign videos — from the small projects to the great big whales — have one thing in common: they all tell a powerful… read more
Fundraising isn’t like it used to be. The next generation of donors operate very differently from their predecessors. Nearly 84 percent of millennials donate online where information, services, and even social impact are available on-demand. If you’re looking to join the trend of nonprofits finding… read more
“Think of everything realized, decided and solved over a great cocktail.” If you talk about something long enough, the time eventually comes to quit dreaming and put it into action. Republic Restorative founders, Pia Carusone and Rachel Gardner talked about their love of bourbon and dreamed… read more
As you build your campaign, you’ve probably thought about driving backers to your campaign by posting on social media and PR. But, did you know that single most effective way to convert visitors into backers is actually plain-old email? It’s true. We’ve analyzed hundred of… read more
Before your great idea can take off running, it needs to learn how to walk. This is called the prototyping stage of development, and it’s integral to crowdfunding success. But not all entrepreneurs know just how important a prototype is, or how to make one.… read more
Indiegogo now supports Apple Pay® on the Web! Backers can now use Apple Pay in the Safari web browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to back campaigns on Indiegogo. Paying happens with just a touch and is quicker, easier, and more secure than ever before.… read more
They say money can’t buy happiness—which is true! But capital can buy more chances to bring your entrepreneurial vision to life. For a budding business, a round of funding can lift you from a pit of frustration or set you on the path toward taking… read more