Crowdfunding Academy
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.
Episodes
32 episodes
How a lightbulb moment led Poplight to a Shark Tank deal
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 Kickstart...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:10
Don’t Sweat Shipping - Fulfillrite’s Brandon Ensures Smooth Sailing
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 j...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:04
Raising $250k with AI for cats, the Pawly story
In this podcast episode we're talking to Frank Carlson, the founder of Pawly AI Cat Door. Frank shares his journey from conceptualizing an AI-enabled cat door that prevents cats from bringing prey into the house, to raising over $250,00...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:40
Make your campaign page pop w/ videographer Tim Chuon
Tim Chuon, a specialized board game photographer and videographer known for creating stunning visual content for popular games such as Scythe, Mythwind, Frosthaven, and Call of Duty, explains his journey into this niche field, detailing the pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:56
Steamforged Games: $30m raised & this is just the start
Today's podcast features Rich Loxam, former teacher turned CEO and co-founder of Steamforged Games. Rich shares the remarkable journey of his company, from its humble beginnings with a successful Kickstarter campaign for Guild Ball to becoming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:14
Dreaming Big with Ozlo Sleep: From Idea to $3.5 Million Dollar Success
On today's episode, we're talking to Bryant Garvin, the head of marketing at Ozlo Sleep. He discusses Ozlo's journey of launching a successful product on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo, which raised over $3.5 million combined. Bry...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:41
Becoming a Profitable Game Publisher with Van Ryder Games
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:56
Jack's Magic Mushrooms: the Mycelia Story
Jack Neville, the founder of Split Stone Games and creator of the board game 'Mycelia,' shares how he went from a graphic designer to a revered game publisher, raising over $550,000 on Kickstarter. He discusses his tried-and-true strate...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:47
Starting from 0, This is a True Story of Perseverance w/ Mindclash Games
This episode is a conversation with Viktor Peter, the founder of Mindclash Games. He discusses his journey in the crowdfunding industry, starting from his first campaign to the current one, Perseverance Castaway Chronicles. He touches upon topi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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26:56
From Waiting Tables to Tabletop Millions w/ Tiny Epic's Michael Coe
This is the story of how Tiny Epic turned Michael Coe’s fortune around. While waiting tables, Michael Coe and his wife took out a loan against their car to go all-in on their tabletop venture and ended up creating one of the most successful fra...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:22
From Hobby to Big Business with Battle Systems
Listen to the Story of Battle Systems. Colin Young, the founder and main designer of Battle Systems, shares his journey from creating terrain for war games to launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $2.5 million across e...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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32:49
Art, Cheese and Millions of Dollars, the Story of R2I Games
This episode features Andrew and Jeff from R2i Games, who uncover the intricacies of Kickstarter campaigns, board game design, and the evolving dynamics of community engagement. Discover why a French cheese-themed game stirred a particular reac...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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22:49
Using trade shows for your crowfdunding project w/ Bezier Games
George sits down with Kevin, the spokesperson and trade show manager from Bezier Games -- who are the brilliant minds behind the wildly entertaining game, "Colossal Cat in the Box" & "Castle...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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28:20
The (Post)Curious case of Rita Orlovs’s $650k puzzle campaigns
In this episode, George sits down with Rita Orlov, the creative force behind games like The Emerald Flame, The Light in the Mist, and Threads of Fate. She's also the fou...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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23:01
Bird Buddy's $11m marketing strategies unpacked
In this episode, George sits down for a chat with Peter, part of the marketing team behind Bird Buddy, the innovative smart bird feeder. Their two projects have raised over $11 million
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:41
From Games Workshop to $11m on Kickstarter: the remarkable Ronnie Renton story
Join us as gaming industry veteran Ronnie Renton shares his rich history in the world of tabletop gaming, the ins and outs of acquiring licenses, and the secrets to Kickstarter success. From Mantic Games’ origins to acquiring popular licenses l...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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35:32
Discord Wizardry that got Matthew Meeple's campaign for Ascendancy funded in 10 minutes
Matthew Meeple shares his extensive approach to the preparation for his long awaited Kickstarter campaign for his board game Ascendancy. From organizing playtesting sessions to learning all about Facebook ads, Matthew takes you on...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:07
Raising over $300k for the Eldfall Chronicles Universe
Žiga and Samo, the creators of the Eldfall Chronicles universe, talk about their impressive miniature gaming experience that has been taking the gaming community by storm. They discuss the meticulous attention to detail and quality they've inve...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:50
Outranking Nike's SEO with Shark Tank alum Teddy Giard from Moonwalkers
In this episode, George interviews Teddy Giard, the founder of Teddy Giard Studios, who shares his expertise in successful crowdfunding campaigns. Teddy discusses his experience with launching M...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:28
A/B Testing Your Way To $3 Million On Kickstarter w/ Brendan McCaskell
In this episode, George interviews Brendan McCaskell, the studio head at Open Owl Studios, who has successfully launched multiple board games through crowdfunding campaigns. Brendan shares his journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:40
Tabletop Legend Jamey Stegmaier on the Future of Crowdfunding
If you're involved in crowdfunding, you've probably heard of Jamey Stegmaier, the founder of Stonemaier Games, who has raised millions of dollars with successful campaigns on Kickstarter. But did you k...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:54
Dragori Games on how they managed to raise $6m
In this inspiring episode, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Dragori Games, a Brazilian team of eclectic professionals who dared to follow their passion and disrupt the gaming industry. Among th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:52
Raising close to $1m for 'Dead Cells' to turn the video game into a board game
In this engaging episode, we join Matthew Legault, a crucial team member behind the exciting new "Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game." Inspired by the hit video game, this board game adaptation has already taken the gaming world by storm, ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:44
Sisyphus the Kinetic Table That's Always in Motion
In today's episode, we are joined by Bruce Shapiro and Micah Roth from Sisyphus Industries, the minds behind the revolutionary kinetic art tables. From a chance meeting at a Makerspace in Minneapoli...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:10
Flock Together And How To Best Find Your Creative Team When Designing Board Games
In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to have Matt and Savannah, the creative minds behind the soon-to-be-launched Kickstarter game project, "Flock Together." They take us on a captivating journey, sharing their experiences as first-ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:53