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September 15, 2011 · IGG

The SEC Creates Advisory Panel to Explore Crowdfunding Law

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently examining its current rules which states that private companies cannot access public investors beyond individual investments of $100.  Should this rule be formalized, it can affect the legal ramifications for crowd-funding activity and minimize the usage… read more

September 7, 2011 · IGG

DC Shorts Film Festival: Sept 8-18

DC Shorts Film Festival, now in it’s 8th year, kicks off tomorrow showcasing the largest audience-driven collection of short films in the USA.  With 145 films from 23 nations, the event will draw together hundreds of filmmakers and thousands of audience to explore the world… read more

September 7, 2011 · IGG

Funding for Crowdfunding: Indiegogo Raises $1.5 Million

Today Indiegogo announced its first round of funding.  I am proud and honored to be surrounded by an exceptional team of investors, founders, and team-members.  To the entire Indiegogo community, thank you for your support in getting us here, and we are looking forward to… read more

August 29, 2011 · IGG

SXSW 2012 Panels – Vote for IndieGoGo!

March 2012 seems like aeons away considering we’re barely over summer, the East Coast is just dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and school hasn’t even opened its doors to the kids. But here at IndieGoGo we’re already prepping for our workshops!  As many… read more

August 25, 2011 · IGG

Burn Baby Burn: Burning Man Festival 2011

Far, far away in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, thousands descend to form Black Rock City, one of the world’s most unusual and progressive cultural festivals to date.  Deemed a city more than a festival, Burning Man can wow, frighten, excite and certainly overwhelm first timers,… read more

August 25, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Team: Meet Nicholas Fowler!

  NICHOLAS FOWLER Web Developer Nicholas grew up in San Francisco, has lived in Germany and South America and is actually a linguist-turned-developer (even won 3rd place in a Chinese speech contest once).  He loves to eat, is a self-confessed big transit and train geek whose… read more

August 17, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Team: Meet Erin Spahn!

 ERIN SPAHN Business Development Erin is a recovered lawyer who still can’t give up the IP and contracts!  She’s traveled to 43 countries and considers herself a bit of an Africa aficionado. She loves surfing, salt and grease (popcorn and fries!), used to work in… read more

August 16, 2011 · IGG

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Meet Catchafire!

Hey Creatives!  Do you have experience with crowdfunding or social media campaign development? Are you interested in using your skills to give back in a meaningful way? Give what you're good at by signing up for a Crowdfunding project through Catchafire! Our organization provides creative professionals like yourselves with… read more

August 15, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Team: Meet Slava Rubin!

SLAVA RUBIN CEO/Founder Slava doesn’t drink coffee but loves Belgian Beer and the World Cup.  He can juggle, has traveled to over 50 countries, can cook a mean omelette and is a ninja flosser. Here’s a list of his favorite things: Music Against Myeloma, indie… read more