Summary: In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Hannah Brennen and Mark Coombs, the founders of the Sleepout Curtain. The Sleepout Curtain is a patented, portable OEKO-TEX® 100% blackout curtain that blocks light and installs anywhere for better sleep. Light enough to fold up and take with you anywhere, this curtain is also the first portable blackout curtain that installs on windows in seconds. Learn how Hannah and Mark prepared for the launch of their campaign that, in less than a week, has already raised over $102,000 with the support of more than 800 backers.<br> Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways<br> <br> * The pre-launch campaign planning that allowed Sleepout to raise over 6-figures in less than a week<br> * How Hannah and Mark's experiences with insomnia and tech served as the inspiration for the Sleepout Curtain<br> * Insight into the Sleepout Curtain prototyping process from testing suction cups to using negative reviews for feedback<br> * How the relationship between sleeping in cool, dark environments and melatonin production makes the Sleepout Curtain a great tool for getting a good night's sleep<br> * How seeking out mentors positively impacted Hannah and Mark's experience the Sleepout Curtain<br> * Advice Hannah and Mark have to offer new entrepreneurs when creating landing pages and utilizing Facebook ads<br> <br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1613468437/sleepout-the-sleep-improving-portable-blackout-curtain">The Sleepout Curtain's Kickstarter Campaign</a><br> * <a href="http://sleepoutcurtains.com/">The Sleepout Curtain's Website</a><br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525536221/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0525536221&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=d70f2546ef52cb9cc9b660f81ec99567">Measure What Matters by John Doerr</a><br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062839268/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062839268&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=0e0ec49476fd53e86c23a3947f3c6944">Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle</a><br> <br> Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.<br> Sponsors<br> <a href="https://producthype.co/"></a>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. <a href="https://producthype.co/most-powerful-crowdfunding-newsletter/?utm_source=Banner&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=AOTKPost&utm_id=AOTK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more</a> about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today!<br> <br> Transcript<br> View this episode's transcript<br> <br> Roy Morejon:<br> 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.<br> <br> Roy Morejon:<br> 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...
