Published Dec 31, 2018

Kickstarter: Perry Chen (2018)

Perry Chen, co-founder of Kickstarter, delves into the platform's revolutionary impact on creative funding, its strategic financial journey to profitability, and the innovative development hurdles they overcame, including building without technical expertise, paving the way for over $3 billion in pledges.

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Kickstarter: Perry Chen (2018)

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Kickstarter's Financial Journey

Impact on Creative FundingKickstarter has revolutionized the way creative projects are funded, providing a platform for diverse ideas to flourish. Perry Chen discusses how the platform has reached over $3 billion in pledges, transforming the funding landscape for creators globally.

Impact on Creative Funding

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