We talk with Mia from Keybird Instruments , who helped bring the Keybird L1 — a portable, wooden digital piano — to life on Kickstarter. Their campaign raised over $87,867, attracting musicians and creators from around the world. You’ll learn: Why frequent updates can keep campaign momentum high How Keybird adapted their messaging for unfamiliar markets What advice Mia gives to creatives launching their first product The power of authenticity in an oversaturated world Why networking with other c...
Jun 19, 2025•29 min
We talk with Leslie and Ahmad, the founders of HappyLlamaTech , who created the SoCool Smart Pet Feeder — the first refrigerated feeder designed to keep your pet’s meals fresh, even when you're not home. What began as a DIY solution quickly turned into a full-fledged Indiegogo campaign, raising over $196,000 from more than 400 backers—most of whom were first-time crowdfunders. You’ll learn: How they went from 3D-printed prototypes to factory-ready manufacturing Why being on the ground in China w...
Jun 05, 2025•36 min
We talk with Luke Beno, an engineer and founder of Tundra Labs , who created one of the most advanced VR tracking tools ever to hit Kickstarter. What started as an internal tool to fix gaps in Valve’s system turned into the Tundra Tracker — a compact, modular device that raised over $1.3 million from passionate backers. You’ll learn: Why community demand fueled the tracker’s rapid evolution The risks and rewards of relying on viral momentum How they approached stretch goals and fulfillment What ...
May 22, 2025•35 min
We talk with Matthew Guest, a first-time startup founder and intensive care doctor from Melbourne, who co-created one of the most buzzworthy cold plunge products to hit Indiegogo. What started as a text message turned into a fully patented, thermoelectric-powered portable ice bath that’s shaking up the world of cold therapy. You’ll learn: Why warm climates inspired their portable cold plunge tech How they chose thermoelectric over refrigerant cooling The emotional rollercoaster leading up to lau...
May 08, 2025•29 min
Discover the keys to a $777,583 Kickstarter campaign in this exclusive interview with Bill founder of Hanboost . Learn how he used strategic crowdfunding techniques to turn his passion for DIY tools and 3D printing into a thriving business. Bill shares: The exact tools he used to prepare for launch How he went from 0 to 5,000+ backers The surprising marketing tactic that worked best What he would do differently if he could launch again If you’re even thinking about launching a Kickstarter, you’l...
Apr 25, 2025•37 min
Ready to learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign? Salvador Briggman here, and in this episode, I’m joined by Arthur Jessop, the co-founder of Base Case, who raised over $500k using a transparent and community-driven crowdfunding strategy. Arthur shares: How to communicate openly with your backers to build trust. The importance of engaging with your audience on social media. Key strategies for running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Tune in to discover how transparency and audienc...
Apr 10, 2025•36 min
Kickstarter has evolved fast in 2024, and if you’re planning a campaign, you need to know what’s working right now. From AI-driven tech to sustainable fashion and influencer-backed campaigns, we're breaking down the hottest crowdfunding trends that are raising millions. Discover how top creators are using digital rewards, expedited shipping, and data-driven pre-launch strategies to maximize success. Whether you're launching a gadget, a game, or a creative project, these insights will give you a ...
Mar 27, 2025•31 min
Every great idea comes with an incredible story. Are you ready to tell yours? Meet Anze Miklave, an entrepreneur who has ideas just like yours and whose recent Kickstarter campaign raked in over $450K from more than 10,000 backers ! Anze’s newest campaign is the Goat Mug . This truly unique and incredibly crafted product is a BPA-free, sustainable, and 100% leak proof coffee mug that pays homage to the history of coffee. But Anze isn’t new to crowdfunding. With 5 successful campaigns in 10 years...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min
You’ve got a great idea. So how are you going to turn that into a tangible product and unleash it onto the world? Salvador Briggman here, and I’m going to show you the EXACT STRATEGY my guest used to raise nearly $4 million from over 8,500 backers! Introducing Dr. Louis Crowe. From making rounds at an Irish hospital to going back to school and becoming an expert in electrical stimulation, Louis is a down-to-earth guy with a brilliant product. BionicGym uses groundbreaking technology to give you ...
Feb 27, 2025•38 min
Wanna know exactly how to raise $96k+ on Kickstarter? Listen up, because crowdfunding works wonders, especially if you’re an entrepreneur, creator, inventor, or even creative type. I’m Salvador Briggman, the host of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast. Today, I want to share with you an important message to STOP letting fear hold you back . Here’s a guy who made six-figures on his first campaign! Arthur Claessens comes from a family of cyclists (we’re talking BMX medal winner at the Paris Olymp...
Feb 13, 2025•35 min
Scared of taking the plunge into crowdfunding? I’m Salvador Briggman, and allow me to introduce Barbour Smith who will give you powerful, down-to-earth tactics to take away the uncertainty so you can get going on YOUR next great campaign. This team is absolutely fearless! And their newest campaign has raised over $450K on Kickstarter. Bar’s newest project is the Maslow 4.1, the world’s most affordable large format CNC router. This accessible machine will cut ANY digital design from plywood, plas...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min
Do you lie awake at night wondering if anyone will back your campaign? What if you hit that Go Liv e button and…nothing? Then you are in good hands, my friend, because today’s guest on the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast will teach you the SECRETS of how she has amassed more than 3,500 backers! Meet Meilin Zhu, co-founder and marketing wizard of Hozo Designs . Handling seven successful campaigns since 2018 PLUS consulting on dozens more, Meilin’s latest Kickstarter campaign raised over $500K on...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min
You’re about to discover the exact secret to launching a six-figure Kickstarter campaign, revealed by a serial inventor. But first, let me ask you a question. Do you get your best ideas at the most inconvenient time? You are not alone! Your thoughts are powerful and when inspiration strikes, NOW is the time to act… so fasten your seatbelt cause you’re in for a wild ride! On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Erik Kaiser reveals breakthrough strategies to radically reinvent your crowdfundi...
Dec 27, 2024•35 min
Forget everything you’ve heard about crowdfunding, because this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified is going to blow your mind! Meet Konstantinos Manos, an entrepreneur with over 20 Kickstarter campaigns under his belt …PLUS he has created a new tool to help your own crowdfunding experience become a reality. Konstantinos began his career with web-based games, but quickly grew Vesuvius Media into a powerhouse in the tabletop gaming industry. He even created a pledge management platform called Hiv...
Dec 12, 2024•40 min
Have you ever stayed awake at night thinking how to solve a problem…and share this with the world? Now, you can harness the power of the crowd to get funding for your startup, project, or creative work. Salvador Briggman here to tell you about an entrepreneur who created a product that has helped countless people around the world and raised over $17 million on Wefunder! Introducing Fathom , the #1-rated notetaker that records and transcribes your video meetings. Compatible with all major video c...
Nov 28, 2024•35 min
Do you need an effective way to share your story? Are you looking to make your crowdfunding campaign really stand out? Then let Alex Portera show you the power of video! A management consultant by trade, Alex was inspired by driving tours across Europe, Asia, North and South America to share the stories of the incredible people he met along the way. After creating a weekly YouTube channel with over 250,000 followers, he launched Rally On Media to help others shape their story and reach potential...
Nov 14, 2024•41 min
If I’m not mistaken, you’re the kind of person who is willing to overcome challenges to make your venture succeed… and make a positive impact on the world at the same time! I’m Salvador Briggman, and I’m here to tell you about a serial entrepreneur whose recent campaign raised over $900K using crowdfunding! Meet Sal Braico who has started and spearheaded more than 5 companies and has been turning heads in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years. His newest venture is Pivotal Health , an a...
Oct 31, 2024•43 min
Forget everything you’ve heard about crowdfunding…THESE are the killer tactics you need to bring home a successful campaign on Kickstarter . Salvador Briggman here with guest Chris Haskins, a long-time crowdfunding success and previous guest on the podcast (check out Episode #355 on the Oracle Story Generator ). With 30 different products on the market, Chris used his vast experience in the gaming industry to bring you Paragon Monsters and Mayhem , the newest collectable card game on the market,...
Oct 17, 2024•38 min
Do you have the lifelong aspiration to be an inventor? Or maybe your dreams of becoming an entrepreneur are about to come true? Then it's time to let crowdfunding turn those dreams into a reality! With your permission, I’d like to introduce Joe Damigella whose recent Kickstarter campaign surpassed its goal in just 45 minutes , and went on to raise over $120K from 500 backers . An engineer with over a decade of experience in the coffee industry, Joe realized his childhood dream of becoming an inv...
Oct 03, 2024•38 min
You’re about to hear a repeatable formula that anyone can use to absolutely crush it with their crowdfunding campaign. Don’t believe me? Well, today’s podcast guest has launched not 1, 2, or 3, but FIVE successful crowdfunding campaigns. And - he’s come on the show to share with you the battle-tested tactics and strategies that have consistently worked to get him funding. You get to be a fly on the wall, and tune into these hard-won nuggets of crowdfunding gold. My name is Salvador Briggman, and...
Sep 19, 2024•37 min
Do you have a non-profit that understands the need to adapt to new giving methods? Or maybe you have an app that will make the world a better place? On today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman goes in depth with Beth Korczynski and her recent Kickstarter campaign that raised over $140K from nearly 500 backers. Based on the teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Beth’s new campaign is raising money for Joy of Living , a life-changing app that allows you to integrate medi...
Sep 05, 2024•33 min
Is fear holding you back from turning your passion into a profit? Would a successful Kickstarter campaign turn your dream into a reality? With your permission, I’d like to introduce a killer design team who more than doubled their crowdfunding goal on their FIRST campaign! From their studio in the Peruvian mountains, Jenny and Mauricio have created something ordinary yet strikingly original: the Andean Gemstone Puzzle Collection. These vibrantly colored stones from the heart of Andes are crafted...
Aug 22, 2024•32 min
Do you think you have what it takes to launch your business with equity crowdfunding? Then you won’t want to miss this memorable episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, where today’s guest raised over $500,000 in 15 days . Bond is a revolutionary personal security system that uses never-before-implemented AI technology to offer 14 preventative security features right from your mobile phone! And the man behind this is Doron Kempel. With a background as CEO of several information technology infrastru...
Aug 15, 2024•36 min
We all get overwhelmed sometimes, but do you have the drive and the passion to do something about it? If yes, then today’s episode of Crowdfunding Demystified will really resonate with you. Meet Ryan Kulp, an entrepreneur who turns out to be pretty slick with crowdfunding, too. His recent campaign raised nearly $160K from more than 1,300 backers. Hear about Ryan’s incredible story of how he created the TRMNL , a way for anyone to stay connected and focused without being overwhelmed. This 7.5” e-...
Aug 08, 2024•44 min
Do you have a fledgling business just waiting to take off? Are you wondering how crowdfunding can help fund your business? Then this article-style episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast will tell you all you need to know about WeFunder. WeFunder is the world’s leading equity crowdfunding platform that seeks to connect businesses with online investors. Since 2012, the platform has helped nearly 1,500 startup companies receive more than $260 million . And some of these companies have gone...
Aug 01, 2024•7 min
Are customers waiting for your product to ship…but the fulfillment process is bogging you down? If managing inventory, packaging, and shipping are taking too much of your valuable time, then we’ve got 9 killer tips to make order fulfillment a breeze . In this article style episode, host Salvador Briggman will show you how to stand out from the crowd with your products and services so you can launch a successful operation that is as unique as you are. You will learn valuable tools to manage the f...
Jul 18, 2024•9 min
Do you believe in your mission? Do you have a product that could revolutionize the world? Then you and Srecko Dumanic have a lot in common, and this entrepreneur will show you how his crowdfunding campaign brought in over 6X their initial Kickstarter goal. On this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, host Salvador Briggman learns all about PaintCam Eve. This nonviolent home security system deters intruders with verbal warnings before marking them with paint by utilizing advanced face recognition...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
Do you want to tap into a huge crowd of investors and launch your business to the next level? Maybe you’ve heard of equity crowdfunding , and wonder what it can do for your venture. This episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast delves deep into 5 exemplary StartEngine mega-campaigns to uncover the secrets that led to their success. Drawing from tech giants such as Tap Systems, Inc. , Monogram Orthopaedics, and Digital Brands Group, host Salvador Briggman extracts key points from each comp...
Jul 04, 2024•9 min
Ever wonder what it takes to start a crowdfunding platform? Do you ask yourself how crowdfunding can ethically impact the world? Then meet Will Wiseman, CEO and founder of Climatize , a new Reg CF crowdfunding platform that focuses on making renewable energy available to local communities. In its first year, Climatize raised over $4.3 million on 11 fully funded projects including farms, houses of worship, a Shakespearean theatre, and more. With a background in renewable energy engineering, Will ...
Jun 27, 2024•37 min
Wondering if crowdfunding can help your nonprofit? Are you looking to expand your charity, but don’t know where to start? Then you won’t want to miss this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified where we’ll delve into the 5 best crowdfunding sites for nonprofits in 2024. If you are part of a registered charity or nonprofit organization, crowdfunding will generate operating revenue for your mission PLUS increase your support-base so you can spread your message to as many people as possible. And host ...
Jun 20, 2024•8 min
