

With just a few clicks, Kickstarter can help you propel your ideas and make them a reality. The website, which has been functioning since 2009, allows people to raise funds for just about any project through crowd funding. The first question that may come to mind is how much money can really be accumulated through sponsoring over the internet? Just ask Pebble Technology, a start-up company that was able to raise 10.2 million dollars for their E-Paper Watch with almost 70,000 backers. The company far exceeded its $100,000 goal, as many projects do.
Companies may offer an incentive for funding their project but essentially, people are pledging money because they believe in the success of the project. They believe in the business owner’s idea and want to see it come to fruition.
There are thousands of good ideas that are waiting to be sponsored, from gadgets to books and even food! Although some don’t always reach their goal, having ones company featured on Kickstarter is good exposure. People are always browsing the site and looking for a project to invest in. If you’ve got a great idea, post it up on Kickstarter; you never know if it’ll be the next million dollar start-up.
Kickstarter is great. Lately, I’ve used it to support an independent comedy group whose videos I’ve been watching since I was a kid. They far surpassed their 10,000 dollar goal and are able to fund their own independent movie now! I’m really glad Kickstarter is getting exposure, great topic!