Today's hottest form of high-tech investment, crowdfunding -- the practice of posting pitches on sites like Kickstarter, RocketHub and IndieGogo and asking Internet users to pledge donations in exchange for merchandise or unique personal experiences -- is exploding in popularity. Credit the success of recent campaigns like the Pebble: E-Paper Watch (over $10 million raised for an app- and Internet-ready timepiece) and Double Fine Adventure ($3.3 million for a video game), which have garnered widespread public support and attention.
While no equity or ownership stake has previously changed hands in exchange for contributions, the recent passage of the JOBS Act may prove a game changer for entrepreneurs. Allowing limited investment opportunities in businesses and startups by qualified backers, it threatens to completely reinvent the worlds of venture capital and angel investment. Looking to enjoy your own piece of the American pie, or launch a million-dollar project, idea or invention right from your kitchen table? The following tips and tricks -- as seen in new free-to-download book The Crowdfunding Bible -- can give you an edge over the competition in any campaign.
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