[SiliconBeach] Introduction to myself and Toppit ( iphone app )

Hey Everyone, I thought i might introduce myself as ive been a browsing the group for some time and havent spoken out yet. Im a 22yr old from Byron Bay NSW but looking to move to Sydney with my newly launched start-up Toppit ( *http://toppit.co )* , The best way to e

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Thanks Tom. On Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:32:11 PM UTC+10, Tom Dawkins wrote: > > My pleasure. > > We prompt all backers to announce their support. > > Happy to answer any other questions off-list at > t...@startsomegood.com:) > > Cheers! > > Tom > > On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 11:23 PM, Melissa Wyb

[SiliconBeach] Did you turn your passion into a career?

Hi guys, I am on the hunt for Founders who turned their passion into their career to speak at the next Founders Exchange on Wednesday January 30th. If your passion is travel, maybe you launched a travel based startup - likewise for cooking, fashion e

[SiliconBeach] Re: Hi everyone

Hey Peter, I'd like to have a chat with you Shoot me an email at: daniladavid...@gmail.com if you like Cheers DD On Monday, December 17, 2012 12:35:15 AM UTC+11, Peter Argent wrote: > > Hi all > > I must admit I have been lurking for a while so thought I should say hello > and introduce myself

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

My pleasure. We prompt all backers to announce their support. Happy to answer any other questions off-list at t...@startsomegood.com :) Cheers! Tom On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 11:23 PM, Melissa Wyborn wrote: > Thanks very much for your feedback Tom, StartSomeGood sounds like a great > platform fo

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Thanks very much for your feedback Tom, StartSomeGood sounds like a great platform for startups such as mine. I watched your video and its quite daunting to know that the majority of campaigns dont get funded, i think you said 57%! Which is why i agree its important to do my background resear

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Hi Melissa, I'm cofounder of StartSomeGood, a crowdfunding platform specifically for social entrepreneurs and changemakers, so this is something I focus on quite a bit. There's a lot to summarise in an email but you're starting off in the right way - it's really important to research what works an

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Hi Nigel, These are such valuable resources! Thanks very much :) I think Tim Ferris is brilliant, i only started reading his blogs recently. Look forward to reading in detail the other two links you have posted as well. Apreciate it. Mel On Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:48:30 PM UTC+10, Nig

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Hi Melissa, These might be useful to you... http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2012/12/18/hacking-kickstarter -how-to-raise-10-in-10-days-includes-successful-templates-e-mails-etc/ http://www.fastcompany.com/3003858/how-make-kickass-kickstarter-video?partner=newsletter http://blog.jasonshah

[SiliconBeach] How to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Hi Everyone! Happy New Year and may 2013 be everything you want it to be! J I had a question to ask everyone as I value your feedback but before I do so I should give you a bit of background first. So last year I was working slowly to develop my business plan and seek finance to get my s