Crowdfunding is t a new concept--?it was actually used by the Medicis and Walt Whitman in the funding of the arts. However, crowdfunding through the Internet is a new phemen. This book introduces readers to the concept of funding creative projects through a group of people, explaining its benefits and how it works. The history of crowdfunding is covered to the present day. Once Kickstarter came along, the company itself had to raise funds to get started. This book highlights the efforts of Chen, Strickler, and Adler to sell their idea to investors. It reveals how Kickstarter went through growing pains but finally emerged as one of the most successful Internet companies today. Readers learn about what it takes to make a start-up a lasting enterprise. With fact sheets on the founders and the company, this book serves as an inspiration for anyone interested in one day starting his or her own Internet company.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rosen Classroom
ISBN-10
1448895235
ISBN-13
9781448895236
eBay Product ID (ePID)
191196960
Product Key Features
Author
DON Rauf
Format
Library Binding,PAPER over Boards, Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Young Adult General Interest & Leisure
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Internet Biographies (Rosen)
Content Note
Colour Illustrations
Date of Publication
15/07/2013
Imprint
Rosen Classroom
Country of Publication
United States
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