Creative Communities
News and Articles About Creative Communities
Kickstarter
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When Kickstarter Hit Its Tipping Point
Co-founder and CEO Yancey Strickler can pinpoint, to the day, exactly when things blew up for the company.
Kickstarter
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Kickstarter Wants to Be More Than a Crowdfunding Platform
'Our mission statement does not contain the word crowdfunding,' says Yancey Strickler, a co-founder and CEO of the company.
Startup Financing
How the First Artist Bank Is Catering to Creatives
The new bank and app are proving that artistry and finance are not mutually exclusive.
Ecommerce
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It's Time to Diversify Your Online Sales Strategy
Do some creative marketing. The number of places your product can be showcased is expanding.
Innovators
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How Being an Outlier Set Me on My Entrepreneurial Path
An entrepreneur born in a small Indian village explains that thinking outside the box comes naturally when you're born to see things from the outside looking in.
Inspiration
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The 3 Elements Needed to Build Creative Genius in the Workplace
Getting employees' creative juices flowing not only can provide for a happier workplace but also a more productive one.
Starting a Business
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5 Steps to Build a Creative Business from Scratch
Operating a business where your intellectual capital is your golden ticket requires a calculated approach.
Starting a Business
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Vimeo Wants to License and Fund Your Movie
Video-sharing website Vimeo has launched a $500,000 project to license and distribute crowdfunded films.
Entrepreneurs
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SnagFilms Lands Another $7 Million in VC for Indie Flicks
A look at how the startup is using technology to draw attention to independent films -- and who is funding the concept.
Starting a Business
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Connecting Nonprofits With Pro Bono Help
Many nonprofits can't afford the help of designers and copywriters. CrowdSpring's volunteer program offers a solution.
Starting a Business
Artopolis: The State of the Creative Nation
Arts entrepreneurs won't save the day for every city, but in some spots, they're the new oil (paint) barons.
Entrepreneurs
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New York Startup Brings Art to the Online Masses
Entrepreneur Jen Bekman envisions--and is creating--a world that puts art in reach of the masses.
Starting a Business
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Maker Faire and the Growth of Do-It-Yourself
There's a lot more to DIY than that wobbly table you built (and your spouse hates). A Maker Movement leader weighs in on the growth of the DIY community.
Starting a Business
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Why Artists Are Buying into Chattanooga
Artists gave Chattanooga's Southside a new life--and the neighborhood returned the favor.
