On this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Bruce Roesner, President and Co-Founder of Green Life Tech. With an impressive background in entrepreneurship and patents, Dr. Roesner introduces his latest Kickstarter innovation, "Fresh Defend Home." This countertop unit utilizes groundbreaking technology to extend the shelf life of fresh produce by reducing oxygen levels inside the container. Dr. Roesner also shares the product's versatility in preserving wine with separate containers. Discover how his expertise in electronics and patent litigation led him to develop this game-changing solution and join us on this captivating journey. Tune in to learn more about "Fresh Defend Home" and Dr. Bruce Roesner's remarkable story.

On this episode of The Art of the Kickstart podcast, we talk to Corey Cooper, the visionary founder of CARVE1. Listeners are in for an exciting episode as they discover how CARVE1 Sportsball is poised to redefine the future of fitness. Listeners gain insights into Cooper's entrepreneurial journey, from the initial idea behind CARVE1 to the development and launch of the Sportsball. He shares the challenges he faced along the way and the lessons he learned as an entrepreneur in the fitness industry.

On this episode of The Art of the Kickstart podcast, we'll be talking to Alan VanToai, founder of Lumira. Lumira is a future fashion brand that creates wearable art inspired by music festival rave and Burning Man communities. Their flagship product, the LED infinity mirror cat ears, is launching on May 1st and redefining high-end festival fashion. Join us as we learn more about Alan's vision for Lumira and how he's using fashion and technology to create something truly unique.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with Hans Augustenborg, co-founder of Canairi. Due to high development, manufacturing, and distribution costs, Hans and Andreas chose to start a crowdfunding campaign which in just 30 days, received almost $500,000 from thousands of customers in 63 countries. In this episode, we discuss their approach of focusing on one product and their experience with crowdfunding on Kickstarter.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with  Mr. Zel Crampton, the founder and CEO of Diggs. Diggs is  a premium brand of innovative pet products and they're best known for their dog crate Revol, which actually launched five years ago. In this episode we learn what Zel is doing differently as he launches for a  second time on Kickstarter and what advice he has for all inventors looking to crowdfund successfully.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with Mr. Rob Walling who is an incredible serial entrepreneur. Today, Robs tells us all about launching his next book, The SaaS Playbook, which is going to be on Kickstarter. Whether you’re a software developer, a no-code aficionado, or you’ve never written code in your life, this book will walk you through the most actionable strategies to launch and grow your SaaS business. Listen and learn what led him to creating this incredible book, launching soon.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with Josh Cross, CEO of The Crossover Lock. Josh tells us about how the Crossover Lock protects your luggage, bike and other items worldwide and the difficulties in trying to invent a product to solve such a big problem. Listen and learn what led him to creating a lock that gives you instant notifications if your lock is ever cut, bumped, unlocked, or moving.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we talk about health, wellness and AI with Yunus Konmaz, CEO and co-founder of Avokadio. We talk about developing technology and innovation for a better and more sustainable world. Listen and learn how Avokadio measures ketones in your breath and gives an instant indication about your fat burning metabolism.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with Liz Holland, CEO of Sensory Product Design. Listen to learn how Liz was able to fully fund her Kickstarter campaign in just 5 days with over 150 backers. Liz describes how she launched her first 2 products and explains how she had the confidence to crowdfund.

Sometimes the best ideas come from combining hobbies and a simple question. Hear how a lakeside party sparked the idea for Cooler KegIt’s not enough to have a great idea. Pre-campaign efforts can be a determining factor for success.Don’t underestimate the value of a viral moment. Bernas’ friend filmed him prepping the Cooler Keg for an at-home party and the video went viral on TikTok. If there’s an authentic way to show your brand on social media, do it.

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Short on time? Here's what we talked about.New products take persistence. It took ten years of planning, designing and prototyping to make his dream a reality.Chris had the visual idea behind his product but needed to outsource to make it real.  Some entrepreneurs are scared off at the thought of outsourcing, but Chris advocates for it.Pet Object’s name has a simple background but proves that titles don’t need to be entirely unique or independent to make an impact. Chris’ SEO research aided in developing the name.3D prototyping Pet Object helped the team visualize how timeless their product could be and how beneficial it would be for other cat parents.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.Breaking into a saturated industry is difficult, so Justin and Isaish focused on a niche community within the coffee industry. Justin and Isaiah conducted market research and were shocked to learn that their idea hadn’t been attempted before. Market research matters.Prototyping the product wasn’t easy. Because they were attempting something new, the team had to learn to work with new materials that weren’t commonly used in the manufacturing of coffee pods. Verbiage when marketing eco-friendly products can be a bit of a gray area. The Espresso Pig team focused their language on promoting their product as entirely plastic-free.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about. Brock tested his prototype on members in his gym and the athletes he was training. The feedback he received prompted him to work with a product development team to develop the prototype further. Trust is a huge part of launching a product successfully. Who are you partnered with? Do you trust them?Through events like the CrossFit games, the NV Rack ream learned how to promote their product effectively and received feedback that made both the NV Rack itself and their business more successful

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.Attila learned the science behind BLADEMAX, which was used to strengthen the testing of the product. Attila explains how crowdfunding was an easy choice for him and his team to make when deciding how to fund BLADEMAX.Most consumers are focused on immediate results rather than the long-haul, and the BLADEMAX team recognized this when designing their product.Beta testing allowed Attila and the team to recognize their idea was popular amongst their audience and pushed their testers to participate in a challenge to see whose razor could last the longest while using BLADEMAX.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.Roy Morejon was excited to continue growing the podcast and speaking to new creators after acquiring Art of the Kickstart. His start in crowdfunding began with a startup client at his first company, Command Partners.Crowdfunding is perfect for some ideas, but evaluating your idea is important to see if it's a good fit. If it is, thoroughly research and plan for your campaign.Art of the Kickstart is one of the many resources available to help you gain knowledge about the crowdfunding industry and learn from other entrepreneurs.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.Mark and his team took the core idea from their first campaign and transformed it into a new product with its own Kickstarter campaign. Sleepout focused on converting community feedback into a product with the help of manufacturers and engineers. The team believed strongly in building a network of supporters that would help drive their campaign and business forward.Support from Sleepout’s community was crucial in landing TV appearances and publicity. Mark discusses some exciting appearances and what they meant to the team.Sleep is extremely important, which the Sleepout team understood. Mark struggled with insomnia, and his own experiences led to creating a blackout curtain that evolved into Sleepout Home.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.Is overthinking a bad thing? Kitanica takes its products further by overthinking every aspect of product design.Some were quick to bash Kitanica for using a Kickstarter campaign as an established company. But the Kitanica team wanted to strike the market, and reach new customers while their idea was trending.Kitanica’s products have been worn by actors in TV shows and movies like Mythbusters and Jumanji. It’s been difficult for the team to capitalize on those appearances due to rights around the movies, but the appearances have helped build a following.Kitanica’s production started in a basement with Chris’ brother sewing together sturdy jackets with high demand from their network of friends. Their demand helped them reach new Kickstarter audiences after launching Scorpion Pack.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.Personal experiences drive the ideas behind Mobile Pixels products, and Geminos is no different. It came from working in a small office and wanting to maximize space and productivity.90% of Geminos campaign backers are repeat backers from previous projects. How did Mobile Pixels create such a loyal following?The pandemic threw a curve ball for many businesses’ manufacturing and supply chain plans, but Jack emphasizes the importance of transparency with backers about hurdles encountered in the production process.Jack shares the three important aspects of launching an idea: research, feedback and adjustments.Larger companies like Lenovo and ASUS dominate the desktop industry, but Mobile Pixels used its pre-launch campaign for the confidence it needed to continue the project.

Short on time? Here's what we talked about.With U1, RKIN created a first in the industry system of water purifiers and filters. U1 eliminates the need for external water lines and hookups and delivers purified water through reverse osmosis.Many people buy bottled water without ever considering its many problems, including unsustainable packaging, BPA in materials and contaminated water. The more Kurbanov learned, the more convinced he was of the need for a product like U1.Every crowdfunding campaign relies on trust, and Kurbanov and his company leveraged 10 years of trust when creating and launching U1 on Kickstarter. U1’s Kickstarter campaign is in the top 4% of all successful crowdfunding campaigns, having raised more than $100K. The team was prepared for the campaign and had preexisting customer trust, but running a top crowdfunding campaign presented unique challenges.