April 7, 2015 · IGG

A New Feature: Campaigner Profile Cards

At Indiegogo, we routinely gather feedback from users and use this information to help determine what features we build. Some contributors want additional background information about the people running campaigns, as well as an easier way to communicate directly with campaigners, and many campaigners want a way… read more

April 2, 2015 · IGG

Hardware Campaigns: Back to the Basics

It was 9:15 pm on a Sunday evening when I got a call from a temporary employment agency asking me if I wanted to be a Customer Happiness agent for “Indie-something,” and if so, to show up at 8:45 am on Monday morning for the… read more

April 1, 2015 · IGG

Introducing Indiegogo Heat

Building off the success of Indiegogo Life, we’ve decided to expand into the next big crowdfunding category—Hot Sauce. We at Indiegogo have always taken pride in enabling people to fund what matters to them and to seek support from like-minded communities to bring ideas to… read more

March 5, 2015 · IGG

Hardware Pitch Video Tips: the First Thirty Seconds

As a Technology, Design and Hardware Campaign Specialist, I spend a lot of time reviewing campaign pages, perks and outreach strategies. Unfortunately, however, I don’t often have the opportunity to work closely with campaigners on their pitch videos. This is a shame because a pitch… read more

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

BayAreaHeroes
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

Indiegogo in Chicago
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

The Kijani Grows: Smart Controller Board 2.0
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