Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, you'll hear from Ryan Duitch, founder and CEO of Arro Finance, a groundbreaking fintech startup that’s raised over $900K on WeFunder. Arro helps underserved and first-time borrowers build credit using a behavior-based system powered by AI, gamification, and real financial education. Ryan shares: Why did he leave the corporate world to build something more meaningful How he validated his idea through hundreds of interviews Tips for launching a WeFunder campaign (including why he kept it stealth at first) Why resilience and loving the problem are essential traits for any founder Whether you’re building in fintech, planning a WeFunder campaign, or just looking for honest startup advice, you’ll take away real, actionable insights from this episode. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist Free Equity Crowdfunding Course Equity Crowdfunding Explained Arro Finance on Wefunder Arro Finance Website

How do you launch a rugged, modular battery system and raise over $100,000 with your first product? In this episode, we speak with Marco Vanella, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of MAAK Outdoor, the company behind the Scout Battery. Designed for off-grid professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who needs reliable power in the field, the Scout Battery is a smart, stackable energy solution that just completed a successful Kickstarter campaign. We talk about: The origin story of Scout and how it solves real-world energy problems Marco’s background in industrial design and product development How MAAK overcame the challenges of launching a hardware product What worked in their campaign strategy — and what they’d do differently If you're building a hardware product or launching something rugged and outdoorsy, this interview is packed with practical insight. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Scout Battery: Smart, Rugged, and Modular Power on Kickstarter MAAK Outdoor Website

In this episode, we chat with Jason Schneider, the founder of CaddieVision, a groundbreaking augmented reality golf headset that raised over $267,000 on Indiegogo. What started as an idea during a great day on the course turned into a full-fledged product launch, backed by hundreds of passionate golfers. Jason reveals: How he turned a personal golf story into a powerful product pitch His specific pre-launch funnel strategy (with real numbers) Why transparency + community was key to campaign growth How he plans to scale using equity crowdfunding next Whether you're building a tech product, exploring equity crowdfunding, or just love golf, this is a masterclass in execution, transparency, and authentic founder storytelling. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook CaddieVision on Indiegogo CaddieVision

We speak with Gianluca Gabrielli, co-founder of IAS Creative, a Rome-based design studio helping creators bring products to life with stunning 3D visuals and storytelling. In this episode, you'll learn: Why 3D animation is the most powerful visual tool for validation How to create compelling product stories with zero inventory The difference between studio renders and lifestyle scenarios Why storytelling and branding must go hand-in-hand for crowdfunding success How AI is changing the way creators communicate with agencies Perfect for creators in the pre-launch phase or anyone curious about visual strategy. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook IAS Creative IAS Creative on Instagram