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February 26, 2015 · IGG
How Hardware Companies are Crowdfunding in New Ways
I joined Indiegogo’s Hardware Team because I’m a geek who can’t wait for the future. I get excited about products that bring my old sci-fi dreams to life, whether they were connecting my world, flying around with cameras, or creating giant mechs to race across… read more
February 25, 2015 · IGG
Introducing Bay Area Heroes
We’re excited to introduce Bay Area Heroes, a program to honor the unsung heroes in our community. There are great people in the Bay Area doing amazing things that often don’t get the recognition they deserve, so we’re proud to partner with the Jefferson Awards Foundation to honor… read more
February 19, 2015 · IGG
A Love Letter To My Hometown, Chicago
Chicago, I love you for so many reasons. You’re a city second to none. I even love your cold winters, because they inspire grit and perseverance in the people lucky enough to call you home. Photo by David B. Gleason – CC License After two… read more
February 12, 2015 · IGG
From Passion Projects to Emerging Technologies
Andrew Song, Indiegogo‘s Outreach Manager of Technology, Hardware & Design, shares how a chance encounter with entrepreneur Eric Maundu of Kijani Grows turned him into a fan and customer. I consider myself a huge hardware/tech fanboy through and through. It all started when I was seven years old… read more
February 10, 2015 · IGG
“Let’s Send Kids to Harvard” Sets The Record For Biggest Indiegogo Fundraiser
We’re excited to announce that an inspiring Indiegogo Life fundraiser, Let’s Send Kids to Harvard: Vidal Scholarship Fund, has set a new record for the most contributors ever to a single campaign! Over the last two weeks, more than 50,000 contributors from 108 different countries donated to the… read more
February 6, 2015 · IGG
Indiegogo’s 10 Best Sundance Film Festival Moments
We just got back home after an amazing time in Park City. WOW! Thank you for making the Indiegogo Lounge the place to be at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. There was never a dull moment and we couldn’t possibly cover in just one blog post… read more
February 5, 2015 · IGG
Why I Love Trackers – And You Should, Too!
Evan Cohen, Indiegogo‘s Community Manager for Hardware, Design and Technology, promises to never lose his keys again… It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. That empty feeling in your pocket as the Lyft pulls up to your front door. Frantically, you check your jacket pockets. Empty.… read more
February 3, 2015 · IGG, Success Stories, Tips & Insights
Indiegogo Supports Film Talent in Europe
After our most successful year to date, film continues to be one of the strongest verticals on the Indiegogo platform. We have been working closely with filmmakers, empowering them to retain creative control, own their film and engage with a worldwide audience ahead of the film launch. As part of this… read more
February 3, 2015 · IGG
Form Factor: Get Your Drone Off My Lawn!
Liz Wald, Indiegogo‘s VP of Technology & Design, ponders whether we are getting closer to “to the holy grail of ‘mass customization’.” A drone landed at the White House last week shocking the Secret Service, but it should not shock you. This wasn’t the act of a terrorist or… read more