Creator Tips
Tips on Becoming Resilient in the Face of Setbacks
Reframing the mindset of creator success in the age of today.
Creator Conversations
Get to know the personal stories, experiences, and advice of Creators on navigating the complexities of crowdfunding.
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.
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.
Case Studies
Ooni's Pizza Oven Turns 10: From Kickstarter Project to Global Culinary Sensation
Ten years ago this month, the team behind Ooni Pizza Ovens launched its first Kickstarter campaign. Pizza hasn’t been the same since.
Creator Tips
Uusi's Secrets for Kickstarter Success
Linnea Gits of the Uusi design studio shares her Kickstarter story and pays it forward with tips for aspiring creators.
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 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.
