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Kicktraq: The Google Analytics of Kickstarter

It seems obvious in hindsight: an analytics tool to monitor Kickstarter projects was a necessity. Yet, since the platform didn’t create one, an individual from...

Struggling Hackers Rescue Dojo with Unlikely Ally

Never let it be said that hackers lack social skills. Hacker Dojo, a well-known tech workspace in Silicon Valley, successfully raised $250,000 for renovations after...

If Design Isn’t the Key Differentiator Anymore, What Is?

We understand that design is crucial across various fields, including product, industrial, experience, and supply chain design. Take the excitement surrounding the iPhone 5 as...

Struck by Change: The Effects of the iPhone’s New Connector on Indie Device Designers

Despite achieving remarkable sales figures and garnering praise for its swift performance and expansive display, Apple's latest smartphone is creating challenges—not only due to issues...

Assist Researchers in Developing a Methamphetamine Laboratory

Ethan Perlstein, an evolutionary pharmacologist, is delving into the psychopharmacology of amphetamines, including crystal meth. Instead of pursuing typical grant proposals, Perlstein and his team...

Tips for Elevating Your Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign to Success

Danae Ringelmann, co-founder of crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, is making significant strides toward her mission of democratizing funding, which she set in motion when the company...

Crowdfunding Startup Secures Venture Capital Funding

You might assume that venture capital firms in Silicon Valley possess all the insights they need for the next big breakthrough. However, that's not the...

Analyzing the Network Dynamics of Science Crowdfunding

Readers might recall when I shared Ethan Perlstein's initiative to fund his scientific research through crowdfunding. Since that announcement, Ethan has been merging two of...

New Crowdfunding Platform Aims to Safeguard Industrial Design Backers

It's a definitive audit process; approval from Christie Street is all-or-nothing. "Our perspective is that the customer purchasing does not possess the expertise to judge...

Rejected Kickstarter Projects Forge Their Own Paths to Success

Misfit Shine appeared poised for success on crowdfunding platforms, aiming to tap into the booming fitness tracker market with its compact, machined-aluminum device that syncs...