Although it's funding is nowhere NEAR the amount Hollywood invests in moviemaking each year, crowdfunding is a way better indicator of what the audience wants to see, the one area Hollywood has failed in time and time again. Will...

In the past few years the rise of crowdfunding has allowed for some pretty cool stuff to start existing, and today Hank is excited to announce another awesome Kickstarter - Planetary Resources (of asteroid mining fame) in partnership...

Though the TV show Community has never achieved huge ratings, it has a passionate cult following, including us here at Idea Channel. The show plays with genre and narrative in such a creative way that it brings to mind the cultural and...

Sacre Brew, Purity and Popes – a trio of breweries in the Midlands with different startup stories. The business owners reveal how they’re trying to stand out and grow their brands in the crowded craft beer market

In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Jamey Stegmaier, the founder and CEO of Stonemaier Games and author of a popular crowdfunding book. They discuss the importance of preparation before launching a crowdfunding campaign, the value of...

This video discusses the skills and strategies needed to turn a business idea into a reality. It emphasizes the importance of testing ideas, setting up a basic website to gauge interest, and using platforms like Kickstarter to pre-sell...

Here's why you should launch a Kickstarter campaign before ever jumping into a new business venture.