Who Invented Alka Seltzer
The combination of baking soda and aspirin had been known for several years to be a beneficial remedy for several ailments. The only problem...
TedX Talk: The Birth of CrowdFunding
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Many successful artists have dived into crowdfunding finding success in raising money and increasing their fan base through internet marketing. Mark Kelly from...
Philo Farnsworth Inventions and Accomplishments
Born in 1906, Philo Farnsworth was the eldest of five children and he grew up in a Mormon household. They initially lived in a...
Lori Greiner Inventions and Accomplishments
Fans of Shark Tank will instantly recognize the name of Lori Greiner, who is an investor and personality on QVC. She once worked for...
Penn Jillette’s Crowdfunding Secrets
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A discussion of how Penn Jillette has found success on multiple crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and more. Celebrities and those from...
Gottlieb Daimler Inventions
The invention of the automobile is often credited with Henry Ford, but the automobile wouldn't be where it is today without the efforts of...
33 Innovations Credited to Native Indians
Over 10,000 years ago the first chocolate was made from cacao beans by the Mayan Indians. This is just one of the many innovations...
Turning an Idea into a Business
Taking action on business is no easy feat. You have to first have belief in the idea and include the opinions of experts. Passion...
Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
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An interview performed with Eli Regalado of the Mad Hatter Agency discusses the components needed to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. Eli has...
George Eastman Inventions
George Eastman was a man who always striving to make things bigger, better, and more profitable. Born in New York, he was the youngest...
Gender Disparities in Startups
Women have become an increasing majority as entrepreneurs and active among business startups. Women now account for earning more than half of all Bachelor's...
Elisha Otis Inventions and Accomplishments
Elisha Otis was born in Halifax, VT. After moving away from home, he found work for some time as a wagon driver. After having...
Interview with Indiegogo Co-Founder Danae Ringelmann
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The Indiegogo Co-Founder, Danae Ringelmann discusses her concept of crowdfunding and how it can help businesses to build capital or transition their creative...
Dean Kamen Inventions and Accomplishments
Dean Kamen is the type of guy that you would think was an inventor if you ever met him. He's a bit eclectic, loves...
Yuan Dynasty Inventions and Accomplishments
The Yuan Dynasty was not a time of innovation. The Emperor had no desire in learning new things or trying to make life easier...
Crowdfund Success Story: Civic Crowdfunding
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The best practices to use for raising money through crowdfunding for your civic and non-profit project. Key points and strategies to employ for...
Who Invented the Compound Microscope
The true inventor of the compound microscope is actually up for debate. There are some who claim that Roger Bacon, who was a 13th...
Top 5 Startup Hubs in Europe
Many people consider Silicon Valley to the world's top start-up hub. However, Europe has been slowly increasing their traction and booming their own start-up...
Creating a Great Crowdfunding Video
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Creating an effective video can make all the difference in garnering support for your crowdfund. Zack Price, co-hosts the above webinar focused on...
Who Invented Dental Floss
Do you ever get a piece of food stuck between your teeth that you just can't get out? It gets pretty annoying, doesn't it?...