Spring 2022 Talks

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8:30 am PST

Opening Ceremony

8:30 am - 9:00 am PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom)

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Opening Ceremony

8:30 am - 9:00 am PST

Join our opening ceremony to hear about what to expect over the next three content-packed days!

Mark Pecota

9:00 am PST

How to LaunchBoom: Get Funded on The First Day

9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom)

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How to LaunchBoom: Get Funded on The First Day

9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

Learn the exact pre-campaign system LaunchBoom has used to raise over $100M for clients since 2015.

Mark Pecota

10:00 am PST

How to Build a MASSIVE Pre-Campaign Email List Without Spending a Dime

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Justin Arakaki (LaunchBoom)

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How to Build a MASSIVE Pre-Campaign Email List Without Spending a Dime

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

We've removed the risk from pre-campaign advertising and developed a system to put money back into your ad budget with every lead, which gives you free ad spend and astronomical returns

Justin Arakaki

Raising 7 Figures via Crowdfunding: Panel Discussion

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Cleve Oines (MANN Kitchen),
Jose Cardona (Mechanical Design Labs),
Patrick Eckstein (William Painter),
Iddo Sternberg (Jellop),
Nycol Bevis (Bevis Gear)

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Raising 7 Figures via Crowdfunding: Panel Discussion

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Listen as creators from Bevis Gear, Mannkitchen, Author Clock, William Painter and advertisers from Jellop answer your questions about how they raised 7 figures through crowdfunding.

Cleve Oines

Jose Cardona

Patrick Eckstein

Iddo Sternberg

Nycol Bevis

11:00 am PST

Build your Brand: Find Your Frequency

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

David Meltzer (Meltzer Enterprises)

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Build your Brand: Find Your Frequency

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Learn to build a brand that resonates with your audience and empowers you with the skills and knowledge to differentiate yourself from your competitors. David will teach you to find the frequency of your brand and utilize the "Stage Theory" to find the right mix of content, access and mediums with which to connect to your audience.

David Meltzer

12:00 pm PST

The ABC's of Crowdfunding

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Shyam Khakira (Indiegogo)

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The ABC's of Crowdfunding

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Spend an hour with Indiegogo learning the fundamental overview of crowdfunding and the go-to-market strategy

Shyam Khakira

Next Stop, the Shop: How to sell to Retailers after your Crowdfunding Event Ends!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Yohan Jacobs (Retail Bound)

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Next Stop, the Shop: How to sell to Retailers after your Crowdfunding Event Ends!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Selling to retail is not easy, even if you raised millions of dollars on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. The process from going from crowdfunding to the retail shelf is complicated. There is research to do and decisions to make. Learn from Yohan at Retailbound who is well-versed in these complexities

Yohan Jacobs

The Future of Equity Crowdfunding: a Panel from the Experts

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Will Ford (LaunchBoom),
Josh Amster (StartEngine),
Justin Renfro (Wefunder),
John Vaskis (Republic),
Aaron Shafton (Dealmaker)

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The Future of Equity Crowdfunding: a Panel from the Experts

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Join LaunchBoom, StartEngine, Wefunder, Republic, and Dealmaker for a roundtable discussion on all things Equity Crowdfunding

Will Ford

Josh Amster

Justin Renfro

John Vaskis

Aaron Shafton

1:00 pm PST

How to Create an Effective Crowdfunding Video

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Danny Kitzinger (Lemonlight)

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How to Create an Effective Crowdfunding Video

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Video is the key to success for every crowdfunding campaign. Discover how to make a video that sells from a company whose videos have raised over 25 million dollars.

Danny Kitzinger

Funding to Fuel Business Growth: Founder Panel with Clearco

1:00 pm - PST

Chris Pinkerton (Clearco)

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Funding to Fuel Business Growth: Founder Panel with Clearco

1:00 pm - PST

Ever wonder how brands obtain funding to help grow their business once they've launched their website or even during the crowdfunding stage? Clearco is excited to host a panel of founders who have done just that - and flourished to create a successful company at the top of their industries. Join Clearco’s Global Director of Partnerships, Chris Pinkerton, as he leads real founders through questions about how they raised funding, what the capital was used for, how they scaled their business and what they learned along the way. Bring your questions for Clearco and the founders, as we're having a live Q&A to round out our session. This is your chance to learn from the mistakes and successes of brands who are just steps ahead of where you want to be.

Chris Pinkerton

2:00 pm PST

Lightbulb Moment to Actual Lightbulb: How to prepare for going from idea to product

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Ken Buras (IN2 International)

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Lightbulb Moment to Actual Lightbulb: How to prepare for going from idea to product

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

This presentation will provide insights into what is required to successfully navigate the process of manufacturing a product. Coming up with an idea is step one and this session will provide details on what the steps between ideation and manufacturing require.

Ken Buras

Debunking Data: Taking your Analytics from Overwhelming to Accessible

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Chase Borden (LaunchBoom),
Mike Revie (LaunchBoom),
Justin Arakaki (LaunchBoom)

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Debunking Data: Taking your Analytics from Overwhelming to Accessible

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Analytics doesn't just mean spreadsheets and headaches - in fact, your analytics can tell you everything you need to know to take your product from good to great. Join us to learn how to utilize data from ads in your email marketing and more.

Chase Borden

Mike Revie

Justin Arakaki

3:00 pm PST

$100K+ Pitch Competition

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Shelby Olson (Kickbooster),
Ken Buras (IN2 International),
Sumeet Shah (Clearco),
Stacy Bradford (Indiegogo),
Jose Cardona (Mechanical Design Labs),
Will Ford (LaunchBoom),
Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom)

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$100K+ Pitch Competition

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Join us and watch as five finalists pitch their ideas to our panel of judges to win over $100K in cash, goods and services!

Shelby Olson

Ken Buras

Sumeet Shah

Stacy Bradford

Jose Cardona

Will Ford

Mark Pecota

8:30 am PST

12 Weeks to 7 Figures (Without Paying a Dime Upfront)

8:30 am - 10:00 am PST

Joe Piperni (LaunchBoom)

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12 Weeks to 7 Figures (Without Paying a Dime Upfront)

8:30 am - 10:00 am PST

Learn the exact 7-figure launch blueprint used by founders, creators, and aspiring entrepreneurs to launch a successful eCommerce business with an original product in as little as 12 weeks, without inventory, an email list, or previous marketing knowledge and how you can follow the same TEST.LAUNCH.SCALE framework to launch your eCommerce business.

Joe Piperni

10:00 am PST

Referral Marketing: It’s Like Steroids for Your Campaign

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Daniel Whiting (Kickbooster)

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Referral Marketing: It’s Like Steroids for Your Campaign

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Looking to pump up sales? Here’s an all-natural way to get your campaign looking ‘swole’: referral marketing. This highly effective strategy encourages backers, customers, affiliate marketers, influencers, the media, and more to help you drive awareness and sales. Tune in to this presentation to see how other creators and merchants have beefed up their business with referral marketing, and learn how you can too. And don't worry, there's no lengthy gym membership required!

Daniel Whiting

In Demand: How to Scale through Ecommerce

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Sean de Clarq (Kickfurther),
Kevin Liang (LaunchBoom)

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In Demand: How to Scale through Ecommerce

10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

You've executed a successful crowdfunding campaign and you're selling on Shopify, Amazon, etc. Learn how to be prepared as demand and sales take off with a case study from Tidyboard.

Sean de Clarq

Kevin Liang

11:00 am PST

Man, I feel like a Woman...Entrepreneur!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Nycol Bevis (Bevis Gear),
Melissa Moraan (Swingly)

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Man, I feel like a Woman...Entrepreneur!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Women have been traditionally underrepresented in the crowdfunding space, but Melissa Moran and Nycol Bevis are breaking those statistics with their successful business originally launched through crowdfunding. Join us for a panel, moderated by LaunchBoom's Senior Campaign Strategist, Stephanie Weigel, as we take an up close look at what it means to be a woman in business.

Nycol Bevis

Melissa Moraan

Building Momentum With Consecutive Crowdfunding Launches

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Chase Borden (LaunchBoom)

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Building Momentum With Consecutive Crowdfunding Launches

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

How to use crowdfunding to not only launch a product but build a successful eCommerce brand.

Chase Borden

12:00 pm PST

The Future of Crowdfunding: A Keynote Address with Becky Center, CEO of Indiegog

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Becky Center (Indiegogo)

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The Future of Crowdfunding: A Keynote Address with Becky Center, CEO of Indiegog

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Join us for an inspiring keynote address from the newly announced CEO of Indiegogo, Becky Center

Becky Center

1:00 pm PST

Turn Your Customer into an Investor: a Client Case Study in Equity Crowdfunding

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Jaime Cantarovici (LaunchBoom)

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Turn Your Customer into an Investor: a Client Case Study in Equity Crowdfunding

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Join Jaime Cantarovici, a Senior Campaign Strategist at LaunchBoom, for a case study on how Equity Crowdfunding took a client to the next level.

Jaime Cantarovici

Pledge Management: I hit my fundraising goal... Now what?

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Evgeny Gotfried (KickBooster)

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Pledge Management: I hit my fundraising goal... Now what?

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

You achieved your funding goal – hooray, time to celebrate! ... But not for too long, because your journey has only just begun. How will you manage your backers? How will you turn pledges into orders? Where will you actually ship your orders? Do you have an upsell strategy to maximize the resources you invested to fund your campaign? This session will cover essential questions that you need to ask yourself when planning fulfillment for your crowdfunding project.

Evgeny Gotfried

10 Easy Steps to Build A Campaign Page That Converts

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Victor Shiu (LaunchBoom)

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10 Easy Steps to Build A Campaign Page That Converts

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

What makes a great campaign page? Learn the 10 do's and don'ts to follow for creating a successful campaign page.

Victor Shiu

2:00 pm PST

Top 5 Mistakes You'll Make in Ecommerce (and how NOT to make them)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Clint Donaldson (LaunchBoom),
Spencer Knowlton (LaunchBoom)

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Top 5 Mistakes You'll Make in Ecommerce (and how NOT to make them)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Join Clint Donaldson, Director of Ecommerce, and Spencer Knowlton, Senior Growth Strategist to learn about the top 5 most common mistakes made in Ecommerce and how you can avoid them.

Clint Donaldson

Spencer Knowlton

How to Make Sure Your Crowdfunding Campaign Ships Smoothly

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Stephen Ma (Easyship)

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How to Make Sure Your Crowdfunding Campaign Ships Smoothly

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Shipping costs can account to 15-20% of funds raised, so failing to calculate perk shipping costs accurately can leave you in debt. Join Easyship to learn how to plan your perks with profitability in mind!

Stephen Ma

3:00 pm PST

Creating High Impact Ads on a Low Budget

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Jayne Chung (LaunchBoom)

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Creating High Impact Ads on a Low Budget

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Previously a part of the LaunchBoom creative team, Jayne Chong will walk you through how to create ads and assets that make a big impact, even when you're operating on a low budget.

Jayne Chung

4:00 pm PST

Q&As and Giveaways!

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom)

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Q&As and Giveaways!

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

Join us for a grand finale celebration of Crowdfunded Summit including additional information on crowdfunding resources and giveaways from some of our sponsors! Must be present to win.

Mark Pecota

8:00 am PST

Product Launch Intensive Introduction & Roadmap

8:00 am - 8:30 am PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom),
Joe Piperni (LaunchBoom)

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Product Launch Intensive Introduction & Roadmap

8:00 am - 8:30 am PST

Join Mark Pecota and Joe Piperni as they discuss what to expect in today's Product Launch Intensive.

Mark Pecota

Joe Piperni

8:30 am PST

How to Raise $1,000,000 on Indiegogo

8:30 am - 9:30 am PST

Stacy Bradford (Indiegogo)

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How to Raise $1,000,000 on Indiegogo

8:30 am - 9:30 am PST

Want to know the secrets on How to raise $1,000,000 on Indiegogo? Join this deep dive session and uncover the drivers of demand for your brand/product(s).

Stacy Bradford

9:30 am PST

Product Positioning & Audience Research

9:30 am - 10:30 am PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom),
Will Ford (LaunchBoom)

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Product Positioning & Audience Research

9:30 am - 10:30 am PST

How to communicate the value of your product to the right audience and ensure you are targeting the right audiences for Facebook advertising.

Mark Pecota

Will Ford

10:30 am PST

Product Positioning & Audience Research

10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Soren Fuchs (LaunchBoom),
Irina Georgieva (LaunchBoom)

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Product Positioning & Audience Research

10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

How to communicate the value of your product to the right audience and ensure you are targeting the right audiences for Facebook advertising.

Soren Fuchs

Irina Georgieva

12:00 pm PST

Clearco x Indiegogo- AUA- Ask Us Anything!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Chris Pinkerton (Clearco),
Shyam Khakhria (Indiegogo)

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Clearco x Indiegogo- AUA- Ask Us Anything!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Join Will Ford from LaunchBoom as he hosts leaders from Clearco and Indiegogo to explore how crowdfunding companies collaborate to help you have the most successful launch possible

Chris Pinkerton

Shyam Khakhria

1:00 pm PST

Copywriting for Your Landing Page

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Tara Caguit (LaunchBoom)

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Copywriting for Your Landing Page

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

How to write high converting landing page copy.

Tara Caguit

2:00 pm PST

Creating Landing Pages That Convert

2:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

Victor Shiu (LaunchBoom)

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Creating Landing Pages That Convert

2:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

How to write high converting ad copy and ad imagery.

Victor Shiu

3:00 pm PST

Creating Engaging Ad Copy & Creative

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Chase Borden (LaunchBoom)

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Creating Engaging Ad Copy & Creative

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

How to write high converting ad copy and ad imagery.

Chase Borden

4:00 pm PST

Advertising Programming and Testing Mentality

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom),
Chase Borden (LaunchBoom)

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Advertising Programming and Testing Mentality

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

How to program your ads into Facebook and systematically test to find ads to scale.

Mark Pecota

Chase Borden

5:00 pm PST

Closing and Q&A

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom),
Joe Piperni (LaunchBoom)

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Closing and Q&A

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST

Wrap up the day with Mark and Joe with a closing Q&A!

Mark Pecota

Joe Piperni

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