Making Money with Hardware Projects on Kickstarter - A Comprehensive Guide

Learn from an experienced hardware entrepreneur's journey through seven successful Kickstarter campaigns in this comprehensive video interview. Gain practical insights from Ken Burns of TinyCircuits as he shares detailed knowledge about launching hardware projects on crowdfunding platforms. Explore crucial aspects including platform selection between Kickstarter and Indiegogo, accurate product pricing strategies, project timing, marketing preparation, promotional tactics, and logistics management for mass shipping. Discover how to set realistic funding goals, build a team, understand the differences between board-only and complete product campaigns, and manage component sourcing. Benefit from candid discussions about business costs, company development, media outreach strategies, and community building. Get valuable advice about hardware entrepreneurship, including honest reflections on financial challenges and the importance of pursuing projects driven by passion rather than just profit.