Kickstarter, founded in 2009 by Perry Chen, Yancey Strickler and Charles Adler, turned the crowdfunding game on its head with its novel approach to funding creative projects. By letting anyone pitch their wild ideas to the masses, Kickstarter has funneled over $1.2 billion into more than 200,000 projects, from quirky gadgets to indie films. The platform, now valued at about $1.2 billion, remains a hotbed for innovation, letting dreamers and doers skip the traditional funding grind. In the ever-evolving landscape of creative financing, Kickstarter continues to be a crucial player, turning imagination into reality.
