Podcast - YG Crowdfunding

How a lightbulb moment led Poplight to a Shark Tank deal

Pierre July 23, 2024

Rose & Caroline share their journey inventing the Poplight wall light, landing on Shark Tank, and running a successful Kickstarter.

Don’t Sweat Shipping – Fulfillrite’s Brandon Ensures Smooth Sailing

Pierre June 17, 2024

Learn great insights on the journey from idea to product, significant differences in fulfillment types, and tips to avoid shipping mistakes.

Raising $250k with AI for cats, the Pawly story

Pierre April 26, 2024

Frank, founder of Pawly AI Cat Door, created an AI-enabled cat door that prevents cats from bringing prey into the house.

Make your campaign page pop w/ videographer Tim Chuon

Pierre April 19, 2024

Tim Chuon explains his journey into this niche field, detailing the process of making crowdfunding trailers and marketing assets for board games.

Steamforged Games: $30m raised & this is just the start

Pierre March 21, 2024

Rich Loxam, co-founder of Steamforged Games, shares the remarkable journey of his company to becoming a major player in the gaming industry with over $30 million raised.

Dreaming Big with Ozlo Sleep: From Idea to 3.5 Million Success

Pierre March 6, 2024

Our guest is Bryant Garvin, head of marketing at Ozlo Sleep. He discusses crowdfunding their sleep buds, raising over $3.5 million.

Becoming a Profitable Game Publisher with Van Ryder Games

Pierre February 28, 2024

AJ Porfirio, founder of Van Ryder Games, shares his journey to building a multi-million dollar gaming business.

Jack’s Magic Mushrooms: the Mycelia Story

Pierre January 17, 2024

Jack Neville, creator of the board game ‘Mycelia,’ shares how he went from a graphic designer to raising over $550,000 on Kickstarter.

Starting from 0, This is a True Story of Perseverance w Mindclash Games

Pierre December 6, 2023

Viktor talks about the game design process, the significance of theme and visual appeal, and the challenges of running a business in the crowdfunding and retail spaces.

From Waiting Tables to Tabletop Millions w/ Tiny Epic’s Michael Coe

Pierre November 28, 2023

This is the story of how Tiny Epic turned Michael Coe’s fortune around. While waiting tables, Michael Coe and his wife took out a loan against their car to go all-in on their tabletop venture and ended up creating one of the most successful franchises in crowdfunding history.

From Hobby to Big Business with Battle Systems

Pierre October 31, 2023

Colin Young, the founder of Battle Systems, shares his journey from creating miniatures and terrain for war games to launching successful Kickstarter campaigns and raising over $2.5 million.

Art, Cheese and Millions of Dollars, the Story of R2I Games

Pierre October 23, 2023

George discusses the challenges and triumphs of Kickstarter campaigns and board game design with industry experts Andrew and Jeff from R2iGames.

Using trade shows for your crowfdunding project wit Bezier Games

Pierre September 20, 2023

Get a sneak peek into Bezier Games’s latest game: “Colossal Cat in the Box”.

PostCurious

Pierre September 5, 2023

Rita recounts her journey from simply loving puzzles to becoming a game designer, sharing candid insights from her crowdfunding experiences and the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey.

Bird Buddy’s $11m marketing strategies unpacked

Pierre August 28, 2023

Hear Peter discuss Bird Buddy’s rise & the power of organic virality on platforms like TikTok.

From Games Workshop to $11m on Kickstarter: the remarkable Ronnie Renton story

Pierre August 17, 2023

Explore the art of game licensing & crowdfunding with industry veteran Ronnie Renton.

Discord Wizardry that got Matthew Meeple’s campaign for Ascendancy funded in 10 minutes

Pierre August 11, 2023

Matthew Meeple details his 5-year journey to a successful Kickstarter for Ascendancy.

Raising over $300k for the Eldfall Chronicles Universe

Pierre July 25, 2023

Creators of Eldfall Chronicles discuss their transition from hobbyists to full-time game developers and their Kickstarter strategies.

Outranking Nike’s SEO with Shark Tank alum Teddy Giard from Moonwalkers

Pierre July 11, 2023

George interviews Teddy Giard, the founder of Teddy Giard Studios, who shares his expertise in successful crowdfunding campaigns.

A/B Testing Your Way To $3 Million On Kickstarter w/ Brendan McCaskell

Pierre June 28, 2023

Brendan McCaskell, the studio head at Open Owl Studios, has successfully launched multiple board games through crowdfunding campaigns.

Tabletop Legend Jamey Stegmaier on the Future of Crowdfunding

Pierre June 20, 2023

Jamey Stegmaier, founder of Stonemaier Games, shares his crowdfunding expertise and discusses his experiences with Kickstarter campaigns.

Dragori Games on how they managed to raise $6m

Pierre June 9, 2023

Dragori Games, a Brazilian team of eclectic professionals, dared to follow their passion and disrupt the gaming industry.

Raising close to $1m for ‘Dead Cells’ to turn the video game into a board game

Pierre June 1, 2023

Inspired by the hit video game, this board game adaptation is taking the gaming world by storm, raising nearly $1 million on Kickstarter.

Sisyphus the Kinetic Table That’s Always in Motion

Pierre May 24, 2023

Tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look at their artistic process and learn how they’ve managed to make their mark in a niche market.

Flock Together And How To Best Find Your Creative Team When Designing Board Games

Pierre May 22, 2023

Matt and Savannah, the creative minds behind “Flock Together,” share their experiences as first-time publishers.

Howler and Breaking Even on a Successful Campaign

Pierre May 10, 2023

Howler Audio chats with us about their device allowing DJs and musicians to record and live stream their performances simultaneously

Mindbug: Raising $800,000 & Joining Forces w/ a Gaming Legend (and Great Grandson of a US President)

Pierre May 8, 2023

dive into the world of crowdfunding for board games with Marvin Hegen, the mastermind behind the popular board game Mindbug.

BattleTech And Raising $6m For The Greatest SciFi Universe You’ve Never Heard Of

Pierre April 17, 2023

Randall Bills is the managing developer at Catalyst Game Labs. He’s currently live on Kickstarter, raising over $6 million.

Typing at the Speed of Thought with CharaChorder

Pierre March 31, 2023

CharaChorder specializes in chording devices that allow users to input text and commands using only a few keys.

Midronome: the King of (Pre) Launch

Pierre March 14, 2023

Midronome is a revolutionary music tool to create an accurate and reliable beat for musicians while practicing their craft.

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