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Kickstarter

Software

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Validating product-market fit and raising initial capital for ButcherBox launch without taking on venture investment

"We launched on Kickstarter. My idea was I'll put $10,000 into this business for everything. And if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. And the Kickstarter will tell us if this is something that customers want or not. We went out to raise $25,000. And I think ..."

Mike Salguero

How to build a $600 million company without raising money (with ButcherBox CEO Mike Salguero) ▶ 12:07
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Getting first customers for hardware products at premium prices

"Kickstarter is still like a very viable option doing viral ads to get your first thousand customers to give you $1,000."

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"We launched our first product on Kickstarter and generated over $200,000 in the first month"

Umberto Mezzadra

My App Made $120K in 24 Hours ▶ 3:35
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Republic

Other

1 creator

Crowdfunding campaign to grow Funk Harbor Rum, offering perks to early supporters

"Anyone that's been following me from the beginning of my career, they get an opportunity to now take the ride with this. We got perks and stuff like that all listed on the Republic campaign for the crowd."

Aljamain Sterling

JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain Sterling ▶ 2:48:21
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