Kickstarter

Chris Dixon at Startup School 2013

Y Combinator

An example of a company where the founder deeply understood the problem domain (connecting artists and patrons) built over 10 years, making it initially seem like a bad idea.

Aisha Tyler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform that Aisha Tyler used to fund her feature film Axis.

One-Person Businesses That Make $1M+ Per Year | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform used by Ben and Camille Arneberg to fund new product launches for their business.

The Strategies and Tactics for Building a Bestseller from Nothing — Elan Lee of Exploding Kittens

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform that served as a 'magical tinderbox' for Exploding Kittens' initial launch and is recommended as a discovery platform for new game designers to test ideas and build a track record.

Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

Y Combinator

Jared Friedman - Advice for Hard-tech and Biotech Founders

Y Combinator

Mentioned as a platform where people do pre-sales for products, illustrating a method for proving customer demand before a product is fully built.

Simone Giertz on Her Robots and Returning to Work After Brain Surgery

Y Combinator

A crowdfunding platform where Simone Giertz demoed a product before its difficult shipping process.

Kevin Kelly — Excellent Advice for Living | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Platform used by Kevin Kelly to release his graphic novel The Silver Cord and a platform that didn't exist when he first conceived of the '1000 True Fans' idea.

Chris Sacca Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

One of the early-stage investments made by Lowercase.

Sophia Amorusa Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to test demand for products before full production or inventory purchase.

Chris Sacca Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform where Chris Sacca was an early investor.

Dr Adam Gazzely Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform, where Dr. Gazzaley's lab invested in projects like the Omni VR treadmill.

Tracy DiNunzio Interview: Part 1 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A crowdfunding platform mentioned as an alternative funding source for businesses.

Travis Kalanick Joins, xAI Rebuild, Spotify CEO Joins, Apple Faces Slop Allegations

TBPN

A crowdfunding platform, mentioned in comparison to GoFundMe, often used for product or creative projects.

Should You Move Your Company to Silicon Valley? - Eric Migicovsky, Pebble Founder

Y Combinator

A crowdfunding platform where Pebble achieved significant success, highlighting an inflection point for the company.

YC SUS: Aaron Epstein and Eric Migicovsky give website feedback

Y Combinator

A crowdfunding platform cited for its familiar user interface and established hierarchy in e-commerce, which users have mental models for.

YC SUS: Eric Migicovsky hosts founder office hours

Y Combinator

A crowdfunding platform where IQ successfully raised $30,000 for their product, generating over 200 pre-orders.

Startup Investor School Day 4 Live Stream

Y Combinator

A perks-based crowdfunding platform that allowed companies to raise early money without selling equity.

Ron Conway at Startup School 2012

Y Combinator

An investment miss for SV Angel because they didn't initially understand crowdsourcing.