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“We’ve had a global product since day one”: nura’s CEO on his record-breaking start-up
Melbourne-based audio tech startup nura made headlines, last year, when its flagship product – ‘nuraphones’ – attracted US$1.8 million on Kickstarter, making it the most-funded Australian campaign ever. Since then, the company has continued to gather pre-launch support for their headphones, described by one investor – UK music industry veteran Ric Salmon – as a […]
Rock out with GiggedIn’s Edwin Onggo: the Sydneysider driving a live music revolution
As Sydney’s Edwin Onggo can attest, some businesses are born out of sheer frustration. While studying at university, Edwin’s passion for live music was put to the test by a student budget, risk-averse friends and an industry plagued by financial uncertainty. “I was frustrated that I never got to see my favourite acts live,” Edwin […]
3 unconventional crowdfunding niches
Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped spawn a new generation of niche crowdfunding sites for everything from scientists to community organizers.
When Kickstarter campaigns go bad
What happens when supporters do their part, but you can’t do yours? Here’s how to avoid upsetting your new fans.
How to make $2 million in one day
This little start-up hit the jackpot by playing all the right notes in an online campaign. Here’s how you can, too.