Kickstarter Passes $1 Billion in Crowdfunding Pledges (via Ecopreneurist) We can probably guess, based on the media buzz, at the impact that the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has had on aspiring startups and entrepreneurial endeavors, but with the recent release of the actual numbers of people (and money) pledged… (more…)

PRESS RELEASE : Contrib.com – Revolutionary Platform to Source the Crowd to Contribute, Build Value and Launch Companies By Chad Folkening Miami, Florida (Contrib) 02/25/2014 – Contrib, a new business model, technology and solution for the premium domain channel, launched in private beta today, a power, distributed and lean business building platform at Contrib.com today. […]

The Epic Growth of Crowdfunding [Infographic] (via Ecopreneurist) It’s no secret that using crowdfunding to raise money to launch a product or project or company these days can be an effective method of getting a business off the ground. All it takes is a quick look around the web to see that crowdfunding is no… […]

Featured Startup Pitch: An automotive app store? Clickdrive’s open API approach just might make it a reality, and change driving as we know it (via StartUp Beat) Elevator Pitch: Clickdrive is a new kind of device for connected cars that allows drivers to download and run multiple driving apps at the same time to improve […]

Three Ways Crowdfunding Capital Benefits Entrepreneurs (via Meet Advisors) In half a decade, the crowdfunding industry has grown nearly 1000 percent, offering roughly $10 billion to bourgeoning small businesses around the world. As crowdfunding grows in popularity and these figures swell, the coming generations will understand… (more…)