Crowdfunding Academy
George Lam
Join us on a journey through the exciting world of crowdfunding! In this podcast, we delve into the latest trends, strategies, and success stories in the realm of raising funds for creative projects and innovative startups. From Kickstarter to Indiegogo and beyond, we bring you insights and tips from experts, entrepreneurs, and backers alike. Whether you're a seasoned crowdfunder or just starting out, this podcast is your ultimate resource for navigating the exciting and dynamic world of crowdfunding.
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Top 10 Crowdfunding Academy Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Crowdfunding Academy episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Crowdfunding Academy for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Crowdfunding Academy episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Don’t Sweat Shipping - Fulfillrite’s Brandon Ensures Smooth Sailing
Crowdfunding Academy
06/17/24 • 29 min
Join us as we interview Brandon Rollins, Director of Marketing at Fulfillrite, a top U.S. fulfillment company specializing in shipping crowdfunding campaigns.
Learn invaluable insights on the journey from idea to product, significant differences between e-commerce and crowdfunding fulfillment, and expert tips to avoid common shipping mistakes.
Discover the complete process from factory to customer's doorstep, important considerations, pricing, and pitfalls new creators should avoid. Also, hear a unique story about shipping fragile items with Fulfillrite and valuable advice for anyone thinking about launching a crowdfunding campaign.
Follow them on Instagram or check out their website.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
How a lightbulb moment led Poplight to a Shark Tank deal
Crowdfunding Academy
07/23/24 • 45 min
Join us in a conversation with Rose and Caroline as they share their remarkable journey from moving into an old house in Denver with limited outlets to inventing the Poplight wall light, landing on Shark Tank, and running a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Discover their insightful tips on market research, prototyping, and the importance of building a community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a fan of Shark Tank, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and incredible entrepreneurial spirit.
Check out their website here (head here if you want to order a Poplight) and their Kickstarter campaign here.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Howler and Breaking Even on a Successful Campaign
Crowdfunding Academy
05/10/23 • 16 min
In this podcast episode, Jim and Tim, founders of Howler Audio, chat with us about their journey in creating Howler, a device allowing DJs and musicians to record and live stream their performances simultaneously.
The duo shares their experiences in crowdfunding, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned. Both engineers, Jim and Tim had a blast developing the product, and while it was hard work, they appreciated the excitement and support from backers.
They discuss the importance of having a marketing strategy, the usefulness of Facebook ads, and the surprising intricacies of dealing with VAT in Europe. Currently fulfilling orders, Jim and Tim are considering future plans for their business, including developing a V2 of Howler, an accompanying app, and potentially partnering with investors or distributors.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Mindbug: Raising $800,000 & Joining Forces w/ a Gaming Legend (and Great Grandson of a US President)
Crowdfunding Academy
05/08/23 • 32 min
In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the world of crowdfunding for board games with Marvin Hegen, the mastermind behind the popular board game Mindbug. Listen as Marvin shares his experiences running two successful crowdfunding campaigns, including the challenges he faced and the feedback he received from users—even the advice he wishes he hadn't pursued.
We also delve into the fascinating fact that one of his collaborators, a board game legend behind some of the most popular games ever, is related to a former US president AND the inventor of the paper clip.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
BattleTech And Raising $6m For The Greatest SciFi Universe You've Never Heard Of
Crowdfunding Academy
04/17/23 • 39 min
This is episode 5 of the YG Crowdfunding Academy podcast. Today's guest is Randall Bills. He is the managing developer at Catalyst Game Labs.
This episode goes over his strategy in launching well-crafter Kickstarter campaigns, raising millions.
They are currently live on Kickstarter, raising over $6 million with their project BattleTech mercenaries.
Watch the podcast here.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Typing at the Speed of Thought with CharaChorder
Crowdfunding Academy
03/31/23 • 20 min
In today's episode we're talking to Riley Keen, who's the creator behind CharaChorder. His two Kickstarter projects raised over $217,000.
We asked him all about his dos and don'ts in running a Kickstarter project, how he came to participate on Shark tank and what the heck chording is.
You can late pledge to his latest Kickstarter here, check out his website here, follow his Instagram here & his Tik Tok here.
Check out our website here.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Midronome: the King of (Pre) Launch
Crowdfunding Academy
03/06/23 • 28 min
In today's episode we're talking to Simon, who's the creator behind Midronome. His latest Kickstarter project raised close to €160,000.
We asked him all about his experiences running a crowdfunding campaign, and about his approach to running a very successful pre-launch.
You can late pledge to his latest Kickstarter here, check out his website here and follow his Instagram here.
Check out our website here.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Raising $5 million on Kickstarter w/ Oathsworn
Crowdfunding Academy
02/23/23 • 45 min
In today's episode we're talking to Jamie Jolly, who's the creator behind Oathsworn. He's a very experienced games developer and has raised over 5 million dollars on Kickstarter.
We asked him all about his strategy in launching a successful Kickstarter, his views on the gaming industry and his take on AI generated art.
You can late pledge to his latest Kickstarter here, check out his website here and follow his Twitter here.
Check out our website here.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Licensing vs Hiring Artists w/ Alterra
Crowdfunding Academy
02/15/23 • 36 min
On this Board Game edition of Crowdfunding Academy, George and Francisco are talking to Parrish Danforth, creator of Alterra - Age of Exploration.
This game uses almost exclusively licensed artwork, meaning that Parrish did not need to hire artists to create custom designs for his game.
During the episode, we hear how he finds artwork to license, the pros and cons of this approach and how he plans to leverage Game Found to release his game.
You can learn more about the game by visiting the Alterra website and subscribe to updates from Parrish and his team.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
Becoming a Profitable Game Publisher with Van Ryder Games
Crowdfunding Academy
02/28/24 • 32 min
In this podcast episode, George interviews AJ Porfirio, the founder of Van Ryder Games, who shares his journey from starting with a Kickstarter campaign in 2011 that raised $10,000 to building a multi-million dollar gaming business.
AJ talks about the lessons learned from bootstrapping his way to success, generating over $6.5 million from crowdfunding, and now mentoring others through his Power Publishing Program.
AJ delves into the importance of critical thinking in game pricing, strategic financial planning, and the significance of creating unique, standout products. The discussion also covers AJ's venture into publishing graphic novel adventures, the financial intricacies of Kickstarter campaigns, and the approach to creating evergreen game titles.
AJ emphasizes the necessity of innovation and the potential pitfalls of mismanagement in the board game industry, providing insights for aspiring game creators and entrepreneurs.
Check out his website here, his latest Kickstarter here, and more about his Power Publishing Program here.
This episode was brought to you by George from YG Crowdfunding.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Crowdfunding Academy have?
Crowdfunding Academy currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Crowdfunding Academy cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Crowdfunding Academy?
The episode title 'Mindbug: Raising $800,000 & Joining Forces w/ a Gaming Legend (and Great Grandson of a US President)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Crowdfunding Academy?
The average episode length on Crowdfunding Academy is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Crowdfunding Academy released?
Episodes of Crowdfunding Academy are typically released every 12 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Crowdfunding Academy?
The first episode of Crowdfunding Academy was released on Feb 15, 2023.
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