Crowdfunding, the practice of raising small amounts of money from large numbers of people, has enabled people around the world to start new businesses, fund initiatives, and raise money for themselves and others. Yet, not all crowdfunding efforts reach their desired goal. Why do some succeed, while others fail? This course will reveal the science behind successful crowdfunding, drawing on data from hundreds of thousands of campaigns. You’ll learn different types of crowdfunding approaches, and receive detailed advice on what to do (and what not to do) when crowdfunding. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes with key players in the field with exclusive interviews from the founder of Indiegogo to successful campaign creators, to get the information you need to set your crowdfunding initiative up for success.
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- Cost–Benefit Analysis
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- Advertising Campaign
- Crowdfunding
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Module 1
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 32 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 2
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 3
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 4
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
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- 5 stars68.26%
- 4 stars23.46%
- 3 stars6.40%
- 2 stars1.33%
- 1 star0.53%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CROWDFUNDING
by JPJul 4, 2018
Excellent course on the getting started and understanding mechanics of crowdfunding. Great interviews. Thank you.
by DBOct 16, 2020
Comprehensive, objective, well-researched, well-organized and clearly presented; effective integration of interviews that presented various facets of crowdfunding. Super helpful!
by MRDec 18, 2021
Clear and informative course material. Interesting interviews with experts in the field, including an intelligent and empathic presenter.
by TPMay 12, 2020
Very informative course with particularly interesting interviews. A must for anybody considering a crowdfunding campaign.
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