Kickstarter is one of the world’s largest and most well-known crowdfunding platforms, founded in 2009 with a mission to bring creative projects to life. It operates on an all-or-nothing funding model: creators set a funding goal and a campaign deadline of up to 60 days, and only receive funds if the goal is fully met. Since launch, campaigns on the platform have raised over $8 billion from more than 23 million backers across categories including film, music, games, design, technology, and publishing \u2014 which includes a dedicated Radio & Podcasts subcategory.<\/p>\n
Podcasters and audio creators have used Kickstarter to fund new seasons, launch podcast networks, build portable sound booths, and start low-power FM stations. Notable podcast-related campaigns include the launch of Radiotopia (a PRX podcast network) and multiple seasons of award-winning shows. Creators build a campaign page with text, video, and photos, set tiered reward levels for backers, and can add stretch goals to unlock additional features or perks once the initial goal is surpassed.<\/p>\n
In recent years, Kickstarter has expanded its feature set under CEO Everette Taylor, introducing Late Pledges (launched April 2024) \u2014 allowing backers to pre-order products after a campaign ends \u2014 and a native Pledge Manager for post-campaign surveys, add-ons, and order management. The platform is a Public Benefit Corporation, measuring success by its mission impact rather than shareholder profit alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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