Episode 17: Kickstarter: The 1.7 Billion Dollar Idea
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English - May 04, 2015 17:54 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsFood Arts Technology tech bites heritage radio network jennifer leuzzi food radio talk radio interviews food tech technology culinary industry restaurant industry Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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People have pledged more that 1.7-billion dollars to Kickstarter projects since it’s 2009 inception. The fundraising community has re-invented restaurant and food development financing by harnessing the social power of the Internet. In-studio guests Terry Romero from Kickstarter, and project creator Rebecca Dengrove of Brewla Bars, talk about how to run a successful campaign and what life after the donation deadline. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.
“It just seemed like the right platform – lots of exciting things were happening at Kickstarter.”
—Rebecca Dengrove on Tech Bites
“I think it requires homework and perseverance, it requires work…a Kickstarter campaign is emotional. And, think about what is your message.”
—Terry Romero on Tech Bites