Press Release
Welcome Sam Kusek: Kickstarter’s New Comics Leader
Sam, a Kickstarter creator himself, joins us with over 17 years of experience in the comics industry.
Press Release
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Team Kickstarter
Welcoming Mahesh Guruswamy, Kickstarter's New CTO
Mahesh Guruswamy brings over two decades of experience to Kickstarter.
Open Calls
Announcing "Heartstrings & Hardbacks", a new Open Call for Romance Projects
This July, take part in our latest Open Call dedicated to all things love and romance.
Newsroom
Making Audiobook Rewards Easier with Findaway Voices by Spotify
Crowdfund for your book with Kickstarter. Give backers their audiobook reward with Findaway Voices by Spotify.
Press Release
Meet the Members of Kickstarter’s Community Advisory Council
We're partnering with creators from across creative disciplines to make Kickstarter the best it can be.
Team Kickstarter
Introducing Tarveen Forrester, Kickstarter’s New VP of People
Tarveen joins the Kickstarter team to help spearhead our evolving people strategy.
Policy
Introducing Our AI Policy
The policy – which prioritizes transparency, credit, and consent – goes into effect on August 29, 2023.
Press Release
Sindy Wilson Steps in as Kickstarter’s New Chief Financial Officer
Sindy joins our executive team, bringing extensive experience and strategic financial guidance to support Kickstarter’s growth.
Comics
Meet Bryce Gold, Kickstarter’s New Head of Comics
Bryce will work closely with comics creators, publishers, institutions, and partners worldwide to bring their creative ideas to life.
Newsroom
Project Update #5: Digital Marketing Services, Advanced Creator Dashboard, and New Hires
Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor shares news about our partnership with Jellop, our beta with PledgeManager, the advanced creator dashboard, and new hires to our Outreach and Brand Marketing teams.
Team Kickstarter
Marketing and Communications Leaders Courtney Brown Warren and Nikki Kria Join Kickstarter
Courtney Brown Warren is Kickstarter's new VP, Brand Marketing, while Nikki Kria serves as our new Head of Communications.
Press Release
Danny Baez Joins Kickstarter as Head of Arts
Danny will work closely with artists, collectives, arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions to bring their creative ideas to life.
Forward Funds
Creative Scotland Pledges £50K to Support Scotland-Based Creators on Kickstarter
Creative Scotland's support for creators comes via a collaboration with Kickstarter's Forward Funds program.
Forward Funds
Mellon Foundation Commits $200K to the Creative Capital Creator Fund as Part of Kickstarter's Forward Funds Program
The funds will go towards supporting impactful projects by Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx creators on Kickstarter.
Press Release
Kickstarter and Makerversity Team Up on a New Residency for Creative Businesses
Launching in April 2023, the residency will support three individuals or teams to prototype and launch their Kickstarter campaigns.
Newsroom
Project Update #3: Shipping Just Got Easier, $7 Billion in Pledges, and Our Favorite Moments of 2022
In this episode, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor shares news about our partnership with Easyship, which will make reward fulfillment more affordable and convenient. Plus: celebrating $7 billion in pledges to Kickstarter projects, what we loved about 2022, and our plans for the new year.
