Summary: The perfect solution to a painful problem. To kick off your Kickstarter inspired week of creativity we have Michael Reznik on the like, an inventor and entrepreneur whose crowdfunding campaign is geared towards solving the struggle of carry heavy stuff up stairs. They've taken existing technology and are looking to empower individuals everywhere.<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1868768785/upcart-stair-climbing-folding-cart-thats-up-for-an?ref=nav_search" target="_blank">The UpCart Kickstarter Campaign</a><br> <br> Key Crowdfunding Takeaways<br> <br> * The importance of minimalism in product design<br> * How to find complementary cofounders for business success<br> * Why improving existing technologies can create gamechanging products<br> * The challenges of simplicity in design<br> * When and why to get feedback from early adopters<br> * How to know if an idea is worth pursuing<br> * Why product design never truly ends<br> <br> Success Quotes<br> "Occam's Razor - the simplest answer is the best one"<br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.upcart.com/" target="_blank">UpCart.com</a><br> <br> Influential Books<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0066620996/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0066620996&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=RKGYQ4UB66W465D7" rel="nofollow">Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451639619/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1451639619&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=ERPRRQIRUU4QNVFI" rel="nofollow">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change</a><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=JTUORGIJNXENFPPR" rel="nofollow">How to Win Friends & Influence People</a><br> <br> <a href="https://artofthekickstart.com/audible"></a><br> <br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Connect with Michael<br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/upcart" target="_blank">@UpCart</a><br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UpCart" target="_blank">UpCart's Facebook</a><br> <br> Love the Show? Leave us a Review<br> <a href="http://bit.ly/1oYXnYw"></a><br> <br>
