BETA
Chapter 1
The new age of crowdfunding
Chapter 2
Pitching to venture capital
Chapter 3
Grants and alternative paths
Ch 1 · The new age of crowdfunding
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Fun Fact
Crowdfunding records: The most funded Kickstarter project in history, Brandon Sanderson's surprise novels campaign in 2022, raised over $41 million from 185,000 backers in just 30 days.
Glossary
crowdfunding (noun)
The practice of funding a project by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet. Modern online campaigns leverage machine learning algorithms to instantly identify and match creators with ideal prospective backers.
The practice of funding a project by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet. Modern online campaigns leverage machine learning algorithms to instantly identify and match creators with ideal prospective backers.
Quiz
What percentage of a crowdfunding goal should ideally be secured in the first 24 hours to ensure success?
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Which author raised over $41 million in 2022 for a self-publishing campaign, setting a Kickstarter record?
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In what year did Kickstarter launch, kicking off the modern era of online crowdfunding?
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How does using AI image generators like Midjourney benefit early-stage crowdfunding creators?
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Which AI-driven task helps creators estimate a crowdfunding project's success rate before it launches?
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What is the term for a crowdfunding campaign where you only keep the money if you reach your full funding goal?
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What is the primary reason that approximately 9% of successfully funded crowdfunding projects fail to deliver rewards?