Creator Conversations
Author and Activist Francesca Cavallo on Unconventional Women, Building Trust, and Subverting Expectations
Author and activist Francesca Cavallo discusses what it means to write stories about unconventional women.
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Creator Conversations
NASA Aerospace Engineer Sabrina Thompson on Perseverance, Collaboration, and the Value of Mentorship
Rocket scientist Sabrina Thompson speaks about inspiring girls to become tomorrow’s innovators.
Creator Spotlights
Mat Blak founder Ken Marcelle on Black Masculinity and Becoming an Entrepreneur
The hair stylist, florist, curator, and lifestyle brand founder speaks about his journey.
Creator Conversations
Musician Julia Kwamya on Creative Freedom, Defying Expectations, and Standing Securely in Who She Is
The Brooklyn-based musician, multi-disciplinary artist, and former Kickstarter Creator in Residence discusses the power of independence.
Creator Spotlights
Artist Steve Locke on Black Creativity, Art vs. Content, and His Auction Block Memorial Project
The globally renowned artist, educator, and Kickstarter creator discusses the power of art and how Black artists have always excelled at making their own way.
Creator Spotlights
Spotlight on Black Creators: Filmmaker, Producer, and Comic Maker Amina Sutton
Beach Floaty Thingys director Amina Sutton talks about agency, being seen, and doing nothing as a form of self care.
Creator Tips
10 Things Every Creator Should Know Before Launching a Kickstarter Campaign
Seven-time Kickstarter creator Roye Okupe shares what he’s learned about being prepared, building community, and getting past fear of failure.
Creator Tips
The 10 Emotional Stages of Launching a Kickstarter Project
Kirsten Thompson, creator of the comic ‘I Am Hexed,’ shares the emotions you’ll cycle through as you get ready to launch your Kickstarter campaign — plus some tips to keep you going.
Creator Conversations
‘We Stopped Talking About Money’ — and Raised $9 Million
Elan Lee made ‘Exploding Kittens’ and ‘Throw Throw Burrito’; Paul Budnitz created Ello and Kidrobot before launching Superplastic. Here, they discuss how community-first projects have overthrown elitist cultural tastemakers.
Creator Tips
Before You Launch, Build a List
What if we told you that one of the most powerful tools behind nearly every successful Kickstarter project is...a list?
Creator Tips
How to Get Featured on Kickstarter
How can I become a Project We Love? How can I get my project featured by Kickstarter? These are questions we often hear from our creator community. Our team is always on the lookout for exceptional projects, and when we find one, we share our enthusiasm by giving it a
Creator Tips
Unsolicited Advice for Rewards and Fulfillment
My own experience has been a slow growth, handling larger volumes while also getting slowly better at packaging and streamlined shipping.
