Scoble Interviews IndieGogo Founder

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twDfSogk1Tg?rel=0&w=640&h=480] The crowdfunding revolution has grown exponentially in recent years due to the success and growth seen with Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Crowdfunding has allowed...

Rene Descartes Inventions

Born in the 16th century, Rene Descartes is known for being a writer, philosopher, and mathematician more than for being an inventor. Even though...

Getting the Full Benefits of Crowdfunding

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5yDnhXiyDI?rel=0&w=640&h=360] WayFounder CEO, Damon D'Amore sits down with Andrew Thomas from SkyBell to find out what it took to surpass his crowdfund campaign goal...

Lonnie G Johnson Inventions

Born in 1949, Lonnie G. Johnson is best described as an engineer first and an inventor second. He graduated from Tuskegee University and joined...

A Discussion on the Future of Crowdfunding

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThMvtoqqq4s?rel=0&w=640&h=360] A look at the benefits and legal hurdles of crowdfunding is discussed by a panel off leaders in the field. Crowdfunding has...

Karl Benz Inventions and Accomplishments

Born in 1844, Karl Benz was always fascinated with mechanics. He grew up in poverty, but his mother was dedicated to giving him the...

10 Things that Hurt Your Business Productivity

Spending even a brief hour or two on an unproductive activity can negatively impact your business. Some of the largest hindrances to improved business...

Pitfalls and Advantages of Crowdfunding

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CuUUp-J2iQ?rel=0&w=640&h=360] The current executive director and producers of the documentary, "Documenting the Crowdfunding Revolution" sit down to discuss the pitfalls and advantages of crowdfund...

Dr. Edward Jenner Inventions and Accomplishments

Born in the 1749, Dr. Edward Jenner was the 8th child out of a family of nine that lived in Gloucestershire. His father was...

7 Biggest Obstacles in Starting a Business

In order to become a successful entrepreneur, many traits required include a willingness to take risks and reach your goal through courage and ambition....

Cyrus Mccormick Inventions

Born in 1809, Cyrus McCormick initially called the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia home. He grew up in the Shenandoah Valley, but eventually found...

Crowdfunding Models and the SEC

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpsP2uneN0Y?rel=0&w=640&h=360] Learn the best practices for running your crowdfund campaign as an entrepreneur. Implementing a streamlined fundraising process through the use of investor relations...

Andrew Carnegie Inventions and Accomplishments

In the United States, many people are familiar with the name of Andrew Carnegie because of his work with establishing libraries across the country....

Who Invented the Wheel and Axle

One of the most important inventions in all of human history is the wheel and axle combination. With this invention, all tasks become much...

Crowdfund Success Story: Atoms Express

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS1Ga2S4sfo?rel=0&w=640&h=360] A look into the crowdfunding success of Atoms Express. Successfully raising more than $183,000 in funds, Atoms Express went on to create two...

Who Invented the Ice Cream Scoop

Alfred Cralle was an inventor and a businessman who lived in Pittsburgh by way of Virginia. He was an African-American who was born just...

History’s Greatest Entrepreneurs

Some of history's greatest entrepreneurs carried similar characteristics that led to their success. This is built around passion and perseverance, empathy, fairness, and a...

How to Reach Your Fundraising Goal

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ANxvstET8?rel=0&w=640&h=360] A look from the successful crowdfunder Justin Massion on how to the crowdfunding landscape has changed. These insights will help you to run...

Who Invented Barcodes

You know those blocks of codes that are on virtually every package that is purchased from almost every store that are scanned as you...

Crafting a Great Investor Pitch

Crafting the best sales pitch will help to increase your prospects and conversion rate for any business. The four components of a great sales...