Art of the Kickstart

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we were joined by Jake Mahon and Rebekah (Bekah) Giacomantonio, Founders of Lunadesk. Lunadesk transforms the idea of a portable workstation by helping you elevate your laptop to different levels. This ergonomic laptop riser meets your body wherever it wants to be. Listen to learn how yoga led to the design and creation of Lunadesk. Short on time? Here's what we talked about. Jake and Bekah researched overseas manufacturing processes and issues before deciding to manufacture Lunadesk domestically. Manufacturing in the United States was a personal preference based on a few factors, including convenience and reliability.   Designing Lunadesk was more than sketching on a piece of paper. Jake and Bekah connected​ with an industrial designer to kickstart Lunadesk's design process. What started as a simple sketch turned into Lunadesk.  Jake and Bekah prepared for their Kickstarter launch for two years. The process involved 20 different people, and it wasn't until they secured an SBA loan that Lunadesk was able to launch. Links * Lunadesk's Kickstarter Campaign * The Professor Is In by Karen Kelsky * Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart. The show that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company. From product development and engineering to omnichannel marketing we’ve helped our clients launch thousands of inventions and earn more than $1 billion in sales over the past 20 years. Each week, I interview a startup success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your launch to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, Product Hype. The e-weekly newsletter that goes out and shows you the best inventions that just launched. Make sure to check out producthype.co and join the hype squad. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today. I am super excited because I am speaking with Jake and Becca, the co-founders of Lunadesk. Jake is a posture and ergonomics enthusiast while Becca is a yoga teacher and restorative justice practitioner. They have recently just launched Lunadesk, which is the ability to transform any surface into a workstation. Really excited about this opportunity to speak with you both today. So Jake and Becca, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart....

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Adam Weiler, a top 500 Amazon seller and the CEO creator of Sunken Stone. Since 2017, Sunken Stone has been a premier, performance-based Amazon channel marketing partner with proven sustainable success. They have helped more than a hundred different seven- and eight-figure brands generate more than a hundred million dollars in sales on Amazon. Sunken Stone has international expertise, including marketplaces in Canada, Mexico, the UK, and the EU. Learn how Weiler went from selling HDMI cables on Overstock and eBay to creating and leading Sunken Stone to what it is today. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * Sunken Stone's connection to Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Crowdfunding * Sunken Stone's domestic and international team layout and collaboration strategy * How Weilers' background influenced the creation of Sunken Stone * Branding insight and how "Sunken Stone" got its name * Sunken Stone's WeFunder campaign and tactics behind how they raised so much capital Links * Sunken Stone's Website * Sunken Stone's Blog Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, President and Founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor ProductHype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today I am super stoked because I am speaking with the one and only Adam Weiler, a top 500 Amazon seller and the CEO creator of Sunken Stone. Adam, really grateful for you to join me today on Art of the Kickstart. Adam Weiler: Roy, thanks for having me. Roy Morejon: So I know we go way back, but our audience may not have heard of you or what you’re doing over there at Sunken Stone, but you guys are doing lots of amazing things. Since you guys have opened your doors in 2017, you guys have helped out more than a hundred different seven and eight-figure brands generate over a hundred million dollars in sales now on Amazon.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed David Mills, CEO and Inventor of the Monkee Mount. Monkee Mount is an innovative hands-free massage gun holder compatible with all massage guns except the PureWave by PADO and the Theragun Mini. ​It's easy to use and can be used anywhere, making it perfect for travelers. The Monkee Mount attaches to just about anything 4 inches wide. Learn how the Monkee Mount team has fully funded their Kickstarter campaign and started their Indiegogo InDemand campaign with the support of over 1,600 backers. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * How Mills' background and previous company influenced the Monkee Mount * Monkee Mount's team dynamic and various roles others hold * Post-Kickstarter Success and how it led to Indiegogo InDemand * Branding insight and how "Monkee Mount" got its name * Pre-campaign prep work that led to the launch of their Kickstarter campaign Links * Monkee Mount's Kickstarter Campaign * Monkee Mount's Indiegogo InDemand Campaign * The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners. The world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations, successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition, Art of the Kickstart. Today, I’m super stoked because I am speaking with the CEO in the inventor of the Monkee Mount Mr. David Mills. And if you haven’t already, jump on the web google Monkee Mount check out his product, because likely when you guys are hearing this episode,

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed David Amaral and Dave Blaylock, the founders of NextScent. They introduced the idea of scent marketing to global brands in 2005 and have since developed patented scent systems and signature fragrances used by many of the most iconic brands, properties and small businesses worldwide.  NextScent now works to transform homes, businesses and brands with advanced air care and scent solutions that are safer, smarter, eco-friendly and more affordable for everyone. Learn how Amaral and Blaylock have differentiated NextScent from other similar products on the market. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * Amaral and Blaylock leverage their professional backgrounds in the creation of NextScent * How NextScent's mission statement supports the company's goals * What it's like bringing an innovative air purification and fragrance system to market * Challenges the NextScent team faced while designing their innovation Links * Ventus Home & Ion: Air Purifier & Scent Diffuser's Kickstarter Campaign * Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger * NextScent's Facebook Page Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, President and founder of Inventus Partners the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over 400 million dollars in capital since 2010. Each week I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top-tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today I am super excited because I am speaking with the founders of NextScent, Mr. David Amaral and Mr. Dave Blaylock. Gentlemen, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart. David Amaral: That’s a pleasure to join you, Roy. Thank you.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Pierre Baston, the inventor of Qterra. Qterra Craft, which is now active on Kickstarter, is more than just a travel mug. Instead, it's a travel brewer. This environmentally friendly travel mug lets you brew fresh coffee or tea and then quickly cool it for drinking, with the twist of a dial. With less than a week left in their Kickstarter campaign, Qterra has already garnered the interest of over 110 backers and surpassed their funding goal. Learn how Baston's trip to Argentina sparked the idea that led to the creation of Qterra Craft. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * How Baston's travel background influenced Qterra Craft * Advice for entrepreneurs looking to launch a new product * How Baston's background led him to be an entrepreneur * How "Qterra" got its name * What the Qterra team learned from its Kickstarter campaign Links * Qtrerra Craft's Kickstarter Campaign Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome, entrepreneurs and startups, to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over 1,000 top-tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now, let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today, I am super excited because I am speaking with Pierre Baston, the inventor of Qterra. Pierre, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart. Pierre Baston: Thank you, Roy, for having me. I’m happy to be here. Roy Morejon: Yeah, really excited to talk about this amazing innovation because you’ve packed so much into this product, right? Qterra Craft live right now on Kickstarter, so go check that out. It is truly not just a travel mug. This is the travel mug made for everyone that wants to get out there and, basically, really maximize the overall flavor, as well as all of those antioxidants that go into brewing coffee or tea. So I really have to know, what led you to creating this innovation? Pierre Baston: Well, I have to tell you,

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Josh Smith, a serial Kickstarter creator and Co-Founder of End2End Development. Since 2015, Smith has created or worked with 25 Kickstarter projects and just launched his 26th campaign, ALVA. ALVA is a small hands-free torchlight that can be worn on the wrists or ankles to be seen on the road, track or trail. Learn how Smith's prior experience with Kickstarter as an entrepreneur has helped his campaign already exceed its funding goal by 165%  just a few weeks into launching. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * Smith's tips for a successful Kickstarter campaign * What ways Smith says Kickstarter has evolved since he launched his first campaign * How Smith chose the right crowdfunding agency for his projects * The role of improved research and marketing for successful business Links * ALVA's Kickstarter Campaign * Ultimate Lens Hood's Website * Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Audio Book Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners. The world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over 400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor Product Type, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter, that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top-tier projects since 2017. Check out productype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today is going to be a super special episode because we are talking with the one and only Mr. Josh Smith co-founder of End2end Development, and someone who has just launched or worked with their 26th Kickstarter campaign, that’s right, 26th. Josh has been an OG of the Kickstarter community. He’s been a creator since 2015. He’s amassed tens of thousands of backers, helping raise over two and a half million for all of his projects that he’s worked on. Some of those things you’ve definitely seen before from his first one with The Titanium Hex-Bit ...

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Tomer Soran, the founder of Sable Flow and creator of the Secret Whiteboard. Sable Flow focuses on building a balanced life with an emphasis on productivity and creativity. Their most recent Kickstarter campaign, Secret Whiteboard, exemplifies this. Secret Whiteboard is a hanging art frame that opens with a hinge to reveal a large, double-sided magnetic whiteboard, making any space multifunctional. ​It is designed to help switch between, and separate, work and home life. Learn how Soran's personal experience through working from home during the pandemic helped spark the idea for Secret Whiteboard. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * Lessons Soran has learned from his campaign on Kickstarter * How Secret Whiteboard improved Soran's life during the pandemic * Specifics of Secret Whiteboard's two-year-long developmental process * How Soran's company set themselves up for pre-launch success and exceeded their funding goal in the first 48 hours Links * Sable Flow's website * Secret Whiteboard's Kickstarter Campaign * $100 Million Offers by Alex Hormozi Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Roy Morejon: Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor Productype, a 300,000 member a crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Check out productype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another episode of Art of the Kickstart. Today, I am super excited because I am speaking with the founder of Sable Flow and the creator of the Secret Whiteboard, Mr. Tomer Soran. Tomer, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart. Tomer Soran: Thank you for having me, Roy. It’s a pleasure being here and been working with your team. Roy Morejon: Yeah,

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed the Co-Founders of HellaRoller, Chris Knudsen and Ken Frei. HellaRoller is a multi-functional back and muscle roller with an adjustable, expandable core and interchangeable wheels. HellaRoller adjusts to your desired width and can be used on your body in over 100 ways for immediate relief. Learn how Knudsen and Frei turned a simple idea into a completely customized and improved muscle relief experience. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * The multiple ways HellaRoller can be used to help relieve pain * How Knudsen and Frei's backgrounds played a part in the design development process * How a common ailment, a search for a solution and a pandemic led to innovation * How the HellaRoller team found success using direct response video in social platforms Links * HellaRoller's Kickstarter Campaign * HellaRoller's Website * The Wright Brothers by David McCullough * Titan by Ron Chernow * Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday * Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome, entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, President and Founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top-tier projects since 20...

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed the CEO and COO of Reviiv, Forrest Smith and Tom Sanderson. Reviiv has recently launched its first campaign for Knee Plus, the next generation of at-home light therapy. Knee Plus uses advanced level technology and professional level treatment to provide treatment from the comfort of your own home. Learn how Smith and Sanderson utilized red-light therapy to create a portable and accessible device that delivers relief. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * The technical side of red-light therapy and how it led to the creation of Knee Plus * How Smith and Sanderson's workforce experience affected the design of their product * How Smith and Sanderson's background led them to work together at Reviiv * Entrepreneurial insight into the future of crowdfunding Links * Knee Plus Indiegogo Campaign * The Wealth and Poverty of Nations by David S. Landes Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, President and Founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co just subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Roy Morejon: Now let’s get on with the show. Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today I am super excited because I am speaking with the gentleman from Reviiv, Mr. Forrest Smith, and Mr. Tom Sanderson, CEO and COO of Reviiv. They are about to bring an amazing product called Knee Plus to the market so I’m super excited to have this conversation today. Forrest, Tom, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart. Forrest Smith: Absolutely. Roy Morejon: Absolutely. So this campaign will be live once this recording comes out, but let’s talk a little bit to the audience in terms of the product right, Knee Plus, this is the next generation of at-home light therapy that you guys have developed,

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Yohan Jacob, the founder and president of Retailbound. Retailbound works to get emerging brands noticed by retail buyers. More importantly, they help these brands maintain a long-term relationship with buyers so they can enjoy sustained growth. In 14 years, they've worked with more than 4,000 product companies. Retailbound has also established a system of preparing brands to transition from crowdfunding to retail. Learn how Jacob's three decades of experience in the industry have allowed him to evolve with and create Retailbound. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * Jacob's background, which included a position as a major buyer at Sears and Office Max, led him to create Retailbound * How Retailbound helps clients prepare for retail, including creating a go-to-market strategy * How Retailbound's market and the audience has changed over the past 14 years * What does the path from crowdfunding to retail look like? * What is the future of retail? Links * Retailbound's Website * Retail Bound: Learn How to Sell Your Products to Retailers by Yohan Jacob * Winning Ugly by Brad Gilbert  Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome, entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, ProductHype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now, let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today, I am honored to be joined by Yohan Jacob, the founder and president of Retailbound, and if you haven’t heard of Retailbound, where have you been? Obviously, you guys have been listening to my show for years now, but Retailbound is an agency that helps emerging brands get into these ...

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed the co-founder of Yowel, Steve Krengel.​ ​Yowel is a set of eco-friendly, machine-washable towels that can replace paper towels, save time and money. It was​ co-founded by ​Krengel and his father, Ken Krengel. Their product is an easy way to reduce your dependence on paper towels and be sustainable​ in day-to-day activities.​ Learn how Krengel's personal experience led him and his father to solve a problem many others experience too.​ Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * Everyday life inspired an innovative product idea. * How Krengel's involvement in the design process decreased the overall prototyping process * The expected effects of Yowel's sustainability efforts * How branding played a role in creating the company's original name * Entrepreneurial advice for those looking to launch their innovation Links * Yowel's Kickstarter Campaign * Inside Steve's Brain by Leander Kahney Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, ProductHype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over 1,000 top-tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now, let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today we are talking with Steve Krengel, co-founder of Yowel. And Steve, I know we had some technical difficulties, so we’re sorry that your father, Ken, couldn’t make it on this, but either way I’m really excited to talk to you today and have you on the show. Steve Krengel: You too. Glad to be here, Roy. Thanks for inviting us. Roy Morejon: Absolutely. So, Yowel. This is like a super fun, easy solution, obviously, to make actually a massive dent, I think, in the future. So if you would, give our audience a little bit of background in terms of, what is Yowel?

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Ricardo Bottome, the founder and inventor of TreePod. Bottome, a three-time creator on Kickstarter, has just launched his most recent campaign with his new product that is truly reinventing the hammock experience. TreePod’s patented design combines the luxury of a cabana with the portability of a hammock with more space and 5 large windows. Learn how Bottome's previous Kickstarter experience and drive to better his product have helped him re-develop TreePod for his newest campaign. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * How Bottome went from struggling to raise funds for his campaign to garnering new interest for his just-launched campaign * The challenges the TreePod team faced when redesigning their product * The process that led to TreePod's new innovation-launch * How Bottome's team went about finding the right channel for their product * An introduction to new innovations Bottome's team is pursuing Links * TreePod's Campaign * TreePod's Website Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Inventus Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Roy Morejon: Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. Roy Morejon: This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, ProductHype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Roy Morejon: Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Roy Morejon: Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today, I am getting the wonderful opportunity of speaking with Ricardo Bottome, the founder and inventor of TreePod. If you don’t remember, because I’ve got so many great listeners out there, Ricardo was on our show almost four years to the date with his original launch of the TreePod. And now he’s back. He’s going to be a three-time creator on Kickstarter with his new product that is truly reinventing the hammock experience. Roy Morejon: So Ricardo, it is a pleasure to have you back on my show today. Ricardo Bottome: Roy, thank you for having me back. I’m excited to be here again. Roy Morejon: Absolutely. So you’re back again.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Ryan Wolfe and Aaron Katen, the Co-Founders of NOSU. NOSU is a dual-purpose stainless steel tumbler with built-in cutlery. It's the perfect solution for an active lifestyle. NOSU stands for No Single-Use and can work with hot or cold beverages. With NOSU, everywhere you go, you have a knife, fork, and spoon built right into your water bottle. Learn how Wolfe and Katen spun an everyday simple idea into a convenient and sustainable product. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * How one of Wolfe's personal experiences sparked the idea for NOSU * The legwork that the NOSU team did before launching their successful campaign * The process of prototyping that led to the final design of NOSU * How they found the right agency that would be the perfect fit for their campaign * Finding a manufacturer to bring their physical product to life Links * NOSU Kickstarter Campaign * Loonshots by Griffin * Creativity, Inc by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace * Originals by Adam Grant Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys partners. The world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert, in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site, and newsletter, that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top tier projects since 2017. Check out ProductHype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart.

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Chris Lustrino, the Founder and CEO of KingsCrowd. KingsCrowd is the private market's first and only data-driven ratings and analytics platform made to find and track the best startups across every equity crowdfunding platform. Having founded a platform that helps leverage data to support your decision to offer equity over benefits for your crowdfunding campaign, Lustrino's background helps him demystify the equity crowdfunding space. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * The main components and elements of KingsCrowd's business structure * Lustrino's background and how it contributed to the company's namesake * The skills needed to invest in private markets with confidence * How KingsCrowd can help enable your startup investing journey * Simplified logistics of how KingsCrowd's platform operates Links * KingsCrowd * KingsCrowd Equity Campaign * Losing my Virginity by Richard Branson * Screw it, Let's do it by Richard Branson Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome, entrepreneurs and startups, to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, President and Founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company that has helped over 2,000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor, Product Hype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over 1,000 top tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now let’s get on with the show. Roy Morejon: Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today, I am super excited because I am talking with the one and only Chris Lustrino, the Founder and CEO of KingsCrowd. And if you haven’t heard of KingsCrowd yet, what have you been doing? If you’re in the crowdfunding space, these guys are the private market’s first and only data-driven ratings and analytics platform. So Chris,

In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Michael Berard, inventor and president of RocketFire. Light any charcoal or wood grill, fire pit, or fireplace in a matter of seconds with RocketFire. RocketFire propels three 2000ºF flames at a 60 degree spread to the center of your charcoal or wood bed for fast lighting and an even spread of flames. Having learned valuable lessons from its first campaign, RocketFire is relaunching its improved fire starter torch on Kickstarter. Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways * How a childhood of tinkering created an entrepreneurial spirit. * Key lessons from a lengthy development process. * How canceling a Kickstarter campaign wasn't a failure, but rather a step toward success. * Whether Berard thinks the average campaign creator should launch solo or enlist help. Links * RocketFire Kickstarter Campaign * RocketFire Remedy Video * Launch & Scale with Khierstyn Ross Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. Learn more about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today! Transcript View this episode's transcript Roy Morejon: Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company, that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor ProductHype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter, that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top-tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co, to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now, let’s get on with the show. Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today I am talking with Michael Berard, inventor and president of RocketFire. Michael, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart. Michael Berard: Hey, thanks, Roy, appreciate you having me. Roy Morejon: So I’m really excited about this product, one, because I love the outdoors, two, I have a fire pit that I use as often as possible, and three, I think this product is absolutely amazing for lots of other things outside of fire pits. But first, before I dive in, let’s talk to the audience about what your prod...