Crowdfunding 101: Lessons from Launching Openterface Mini-KVM
Short talk
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Launching a hardware project is no small feat, especially for creators breaking into global markets. In this talk, I’ll share the journey of Openterface Mini-KVM, from its early brainstorming stages to its successful crowdfunding campaign on Crowd Supply.
The session will cover:
- Brainstorming and Prototyping: How to refine an idea into a workable product.
- Documentation and Marketing Materials: The importance of clear, professional documentation and engaging marketing materials.
- Community Building: Tips for fostering an open-source community and involving beta testers early on.
- Campaign Setup and Execution: From website design to setting up ads, everything you need to kick off a campaign.
- Lessons Learned: Mistakes made, challenges faced, and how to avoid them.
This talk is designed to be compact and actionable, offering valuable advice for new creators, particularly those from non-English-speaking regions who may face additional barriers in global outreach. My goal is to provide a roadmap for successfully managing a hardware project from idea to launch.