Summary: Kano raised $1.5 million to put computer kits, technology and innovation in the hands of the world. Here's how a small group of motivated geeksters looking to change the world actually did. Education and empowerment by building an open source computer company...<br> <br> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexklein/kano-a-computer-anyone-can-make" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kano Kickstarter Campaign</a><br> [one-half-first] [/one-half-first][one-half][/one-half]<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Success Quote<br> "Nothing can stop an idea whose time has come." -Victor Hugo<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Key Crowdfunding Takeaways<br> <br> * Why it's critical to build a business around an idea<br> * When it's time to revolutionize<br> * How simplifying technology creates a mass market appeal<br> * Mass market vs niche products and what focus on<br> * The importance of testing products across the planet and listening to customer feedback<br> * Why entrepreneurs ought to look to the future<br> * The story strategy and how your company plays into success<br> * Why mixing arts and science - logic and creativity is how to appeal to people<br> * Authenticity's effect on startup success<br> * How to learn anything and build a business for the new world<br> * The power of hands on physical products<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.kano.me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kano.me</a><br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Influential Book<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671027034/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0671027034&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=I4NBCUPTQLEATDJ5" rel="nofollow">How to Win Friends & Influence People</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1577315936/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1577315936&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=LTRPPWJYUAAXOOBS" rel="nofollow">The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)</a><br> <br> Connect with Alex<br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/alexnklein" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@alexnklein</a><br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/teamkano" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@teamkano</a><br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KanoComputing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kano's Facebook</a><br> <br> Love the Show? Leave us a Review<br> <a href="http://bit.ly/1oYXnYw"></a><br> <br> [clear-line]<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Our Sponsor<br> <br> * <a href="http://bit.ly/1lbn0dr">eFulFillment Service</a>: Want to get your rewards out to backers and eliminate the hassle of post-campaign shipping? EFS can help with tons of crowdfunding experience and special discounts for Art of the Kickstart listeners these guys are a great bet to help your business grow.<br>
