Kickstarter
US-based crowdfunding platform
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Kickstarter
Ryan Hoover on Product Hunt's Acquisition and Lessons Learned About Launches with Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform mentioned as an example of a different business model Product Hunt could have explored.
Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter | Elan Lee
Tim Ferriss
A crowdfunding platform used by Exploding Kittens to launch their initial game, which raised almost $9 million against a $10,000 target.
Full Length Episode | #181 | March 14, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Platform where Ryan, a comic artist, is planning to launch his upcoming book.
A Conversation on Hard Tech with Eric Migicovsky
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform used by Pebble and discussed as a tool for early-stage hardware startups and marketing.
Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a crowdfunding mechanism that can play an ancillary role in fundraising.
Jessica Livingston at Startup School 2012
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform. Pebble's successful campaign and Lateron's self-built alternative are discussed.
Kieran Snyder of Textio at the Seattle Female Founders Conference
Y Combinator
The platform used by Textio for its initial prototype (Kickstarter predictor), allowing them to test their technology with public project data and outcomes.
3D Home Printing for the Developing World – Alexandria Lafci and Brett Hagler of New Story Charity
Y Combinator
Used as an analogy for the crowdfunding site New Story initially planned to create, allowing donors to see direct impact.
Simone Giertz: Queen of Sh*tty Robots, Innovative Engineering, and Design | Lex Fridman Podcast #372
Lex Fridman
The crowdfunding platform Simone Giertz used to launch her 'Everyday Calendar' in 2018, noting the delays and challenges of manufacturing.
The Best Way To Launch Your Startup | Startup School
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform where hardware or physical products can run pre-order campaigns.
Andy Bromberg - Startup Investor School Day 4
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform mentioned as a way for startups to raise early money without selling equity.
How to Get Started, Doing Things that Don't Scale, and Press (How to Start a Startup 2014: 8)
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform mentioned in the context of Ouya's successful fundraising campaign.
Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a platform alongside AngelList that reflects new ways of investing and raising capital.
Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform mentioned in the context of hardware manufacturing and its potential pitfalls.
Grace Garey Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015
Y Combinator
A platform used as an example of connecting people to fund creative projects, contrasting with healthcare funding.
Amanda Palmer on Creativity, Pain, and Art
Tim Ferriss
A crowdfunding platform that Amanda Palmer used as an independent artist, a model she transitioned from to Patreon, but which helped pave the way for fan support.
Andrew Mason at Startup School SV 2014
Y Combinator
A platform mentioned as a precursor to 'The Point', highlighting the concept of collective funding based on reaching a participation tipping point.
Simon Coronel, World Champion of Magic, Quitting the Day Job and More! | The Tim Ferriss Podcast
Tim Ferriss
A crowdfunding platform where The Magic Puzzle Company achieved the most backed puzzle of all time.
Tobi Lütke — From Snowboard Shop to Billion Dollar Company | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A crowdfunding platform often used by successful Shopify entrepreneurs as an 'audition' to test product viability and storytelling.
Caterina Fake — The Outsider Who Built Giants | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Caterina Fake was an early investor, investing when it was just a PowerPoint deck, seeing it as an inevitable cultural possibility.
Eric Migicovsky at Startup School SV 2014
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform used successfully by Pebble to raise $10 million, demonstrating strong product-market fit.
David Lee at Startup School NY 2014
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform mentioned as a source for startup financing.
Blake Mycoskie Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A crowdfunding platform mentioned in the context of people launching businesses and facing manufacturing challenges.
Chase Adam at Startup School 2013
Y Combinator
A crowdfunding platform mentioned as a comparison to Watsi, highlighting Watsi's focus on healthcare.