Summit Talks

Check out our line up from our May 2026 Conference

Purchase Recordings

8:30 am PT

Opening Ceremony

8:30 am - 9:00 am PT

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom),
Will Ford (LaunchBoom)

Opening Ceremony

8:30 am - 9:00 am PT

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

Mark Pecota

Will Ford

9:00 am PT

How to LaunchBoom: Get Funded on the First Day

9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom)

How to LaunchBoom: Get Funded on the First Day

9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

Learn the exact pre-campaign system LaunchBoom has used to raise over $200M for clients since 2015. We’ll walk through your prelaunch funnel, ad strategy, and what actually happens on launch day.

Expect to learn:
How to structure a high-converting prelaunch funnel
The core ad strategy used to validate and scale campaigns
What to expect and execute on launch day

Mark Pecota

10:00 am PT

Backer-First Storytelling & Creative Assets

10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Gianluca Gabrielli (ias:atelier)

Backer-First Storytelling & Creative Assets

10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn how to position your product through a backer-first lens so your story resonates with the people actually funding your campaign. This session breaks down both the narrative and the visual system needed to convert attention into trust and action.

Expect to learn:

A simple backer-first narrative framework that shifts focus from founder to buyer
The exact visuals backers need to see to convert
A practical production roadmap to avoid wasting time and budget)

Attendees will leave with:

Backer Narrative Worksheet (fillable PDF)
LB Landing Page + Kickstarter Page Visual Map (section-by-section checklist)
Hero Visual Checklist (what the hero must communicate in 3 seconds)
Asset Roadmap (Validation Kit vs Launch Kit, with suggested counts)
45–60s Campaign Video Storyboard Template (final exercise)

Gianluca Gabrielli

11:00 am PT

Kickstarter in 2026: What's New in Crowdfunding

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Ellie Clinton (Kickstarter),
Karin Tsai (Kickstarter)

Kickstarter in 2026: What's New in Crowdfunding

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Join Kickstarter’s Head of Product and VP of Engineering as they share what the platform has planned for the year ahead. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions live and get direct insights from the team shaping the future of crowdfunding.

Expect to learn:

What Kickstarter has planned for 2026
Key platform updates and feature direction
Answers to your questions in a live Q&A

Ellie Clinton

Karin Tsai

12:00 pm PT

All About Email Marketing: Lunch & Learn with LaunchBoom

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Justin Arakaki (LaunchBoom)

All About Email Marketing: Lunch & Learn with LaunchBoom

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

You’ve found your superfans, now it’s time to keep them engaged. Learn the tools and strategies top creators use to turn email into one of their most powerful campaign assets.

Expect to learn:

How to nurture and engage your email list pre-launch
The tools top creators use to manage and automate email
Strategies to drive conversions through email marketing

Justin Arakaki

1:00 pm PT

Shipping Smoothly: Mile Unite at Crowdfunded Summit

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Sean Bonatz (Mile Unite)

Shipping Smoothly: Mile Unite at Crowdfunded Summit

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Join the experts from Mile Unite to learn how to navigate one of the most complex parts of any crowdfunding campaign. This session will help you avoid costly mistakes and deliver a better backer experience.

Expect to learn:
How to plan for shipping and fulfillment early
Common pitfalls that lead to delays and added costs
Best practices for a smooth delivery experience

Sean Bonatz

2:00 pm PT

How To Get The Most Out of Your Gamefound Campaign

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Alexander Radcliffe (Gamefound)

How To Get The Most Out of Your Gamefound Campaign

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Gamefound is one of the leading platforms for launching tabletop games. Learn what makes it unique, who succeeds on the platform, and whether it’s the right fit for your project.

Expect to learn:

Key features available to Gamefound creators
The types of projects that perform best on the platform
How to evaluate if Gamefound is right for you

Alexander Radcliffe

3:00 pm PT

Setting the Stage for Crowdfunding Success

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Noah Kinsey (Jellop)

Setting the Stage for Crowdfunding Success

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Hear from the advertising experts at Jellop, who have helped drive over $1B in Kickstarter funding. Learn how to position your campaign for success once you go live and start scaling with paid marketing.

Expect to learn:
How to present your campaign for live marketing success
Key strategies behind high-performing ad campaigns
Tips to maximize results during your live phase

Noah Kinsey

4:00 pm PT

Is Your Idea Protected? IP Essentials for Crowdfunding Campaigns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Zack Strebeck (Strebeck Law)

Is Your Idea Protected? IP Essentials for Crowdfunding Campaigns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Understand how intellectual property works and how it applies specifically to crowdfunding. This session will help you avoid common legal pitfalls while protecting what you’re building.

Expect to learn:
The differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights
Why timing matters and how to avoid costly mistakes
When and how to register IP, including costs and timelines

Zack Strebeck

5:00 pm PT

Crowdfunded Summit Pitch Competition

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

Jeff Lieber (TurnKey Product Management),
Cheryl Tang (Indiegogo),
Zack Strebeck (Strebeck Law),
Sean Bonatz (Mile Unite),
Noah Kinsey (Jellop)

Crowdfunded Summit Pitch Competition

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

Join the excitement! Watch as three finalist founders pitch their product ideas to our panel of expert judges. First place will walk away with $3,000 cash and more.

Jeff Lieber

Cheryl Tang

Zack Strebeck

Sean Bonatz

Noah Kinsey

8:30 am PT

Hundreds of Bookings Before You Break Ground: How to Launch a Lodging Project

8:30 am - 10:00 am PT

Mark Pecota (LaunchBoom),
Isaac French (Live Oak Lake),
Tanner Cummings (Cypress Resort)

Hundreds of Bookings Before You Break Ground: How to Launch a Lodging Project

8:30 am - 10:00 am PT

Learn how to generate demand and secure bookings before your project is even built. This session will walk through the strategies used to validate and launch lodging concepts successfully.

Expect to learn:

How to validate demand before construction begins
Strategies to secure early bookings
Ways to de-risk a lodging project before launch

Mark Pecota

Isaac French

Tanner Cummings

10:00 am PT

From Creation to Impact: How Video Drives Your Campaign

10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Jack Bushell (Wicked Grit)

From Creation to Impact: How Video Drives Your Campaign

10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

This talk breaks down what makes a successful campaign video and how to approach production based on your goals and budget. You’ll also learn how to extend the life and impact of your video content beyond launch.

Expect to learn:

The goals of a successful campaign video
Videographer vs production company approach
How to maximize your video assets

Jack Bushell

11:00 am PT

Indiegogo in 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Cheryl Tang (Indiegogo)

Indiegogo in 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Indiegogo has gone through major changes, including its acquisition by Gamefound. Learn what’s new, what features are now available, and whether the platform is a good fit for your project.

Expect to learn:

Key changes to Indiegogo and what they mean
New features available to creators
How to evaluate if Indiegogo is right for you

Cheryl Tang

12:00 pm PT

Creating a Campaign Page that Converts: Lunch & Learn with LaunchBoom

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Victor Shiu (LaunchBoom)

Creating a Campaign Page that Converts: Lunch & Learn with LaunchBoom

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

What makes a campaign page actually convert? Learn the process and principles behind pages that have helped founders raise millions over the past 9 years.

The structure of a high-converting campaign page
Key elements that drive trust and conversions
A repeatable process for building your page

Victor Shiu

1:00 pm PT

How to NOT Get Fired by Your Manufacturing Partner

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Ken Buras (IN2 International)

How to NOT Get Fired by Your Manufacturing Partner

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

being prepared for a successful manufacturing project (how to avoid getting fired by your manufacturing partner)
Manufacturing success comes down to more than just having a great product, it’s about how you show up as a partner. This session will walk through what manufacturers actually expect and how to build a working relationship that keeps your project moving forward.

Expect to learn:

How to prepare your product with clear documentation, realistic expectations, and a deep understanding of costs
What manufacturing partners need from you to succeed, including communication, timelines, and reliability
How to build a strong, long-term relationship by being professional, respectful, and easy to work with

Ken Buras

2:00 pm PT

Top Kickstarter Marketing Mistakes

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Ori Kagan (Kagan Productions)

Top Kickstarter Marketing Mistakes

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Marketing can feel confusing or intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This session breaks down common misconceptions and shows how to approach marketing in a way that actually works.

The most common marketing mistakes creators make
Why common myths about marketing are misleading
How to rethink your approach to marketing strategy

Ori Kagan

3:00 pm PT

How to Deliver on Your Kickstarter Promises

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Brandon Rollins (Fulfillrite)

How to Deliver on Your Kickstarter Promises

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Delivering on your campaign is where many creators struggle. Learn how to plan ahead so you can fulfill rewards efficiently and avoid costly surprises.

Expect to learn:

How to calculate true landed cost per backer
A supply chain redundancy framework
How to choose between self-fulfillment and a 3PL

Brandon Rollins

4:00 pm PT

Launching to Success: Strategies for E-commerce on Amazon

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Jason Hsieh (Toy Launch)

Launching to Success: Strategies for E-commerce on Amazon

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Learn from a Chief Toy Officer who has transformed how products succeed on Amazon. This session covers the strategies and financial insights needed to launch and scale effectively on the platform.

How to optimize your Amazon listings
Strategies to capture customer attention and drive sales
How to transition from idea to a top-selling product

Jason Hsieh

5:00 pm PT

Before You Launch: How to Prepare Your Website for Crowdfunding Success and Beyond

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

Peter Salib (SHOPLINE)

Before You Launch: How to Prepare Your Website for Crowdfunding Success and Beyond

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

From top of funnel to email capture to checkout, learn what actually turns consumers into loyal customers.

Attendees can expect to learn:
• How to set up an ecommerce website that’s ready for a crowdfunding launch
• How to optimize payments, checkout, and shipping to avoid drop-offs
• How to build pre-launch buzz using landing pages, email, and marketing

Tangible takeaways:
• A simple launch checklist covering website, payments, shipping, and marketing
• A ready-to-use 5-email pre-launch sequence
• A clear structure for building a high-converting landing page

Peter Salib

6:00 pm PT

Closing Ceremony + Q&A

6:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT

Every LaunchBoom Expert ()

Closing Ceremony + Q&A

6:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT

Wrap up the summit with giveaways, final insights, and open Q&A. This is your chance to get remaining questions answered and celebrate the event.

Expect to learn:

Opportunities to win Summit giveaways
Answers to remaining crowdfunding questions
Final takeaways from the event

Every LaunchBoom Expert

8:45 am PT

Roadmap and Introduction

8:45 am - 9:00 am PT

Justin Arakaki (LaunchBoom),
Soren Fuchs (LaunchBoom),
Spencer Knowlton (LaunchBoom),
Victor Shiu (LaunchBoom),
Adam Cuadra (LaunchBoom)

VIP ONLY

Roadmap and Introduction

8:45 am - 9:00 am PT

Join us for an introduction to the content we’ll be covering in the VIP day!

Expect to learn:

Breakdown of pure presentations versus interactive workshops

Justin Arakaki

Soren Fuchs

Spencer Knowlton

Victor Shiu

Adam Cuadra

9:00 am PT

Copywriting for your Pre-Launch Funnel

9:00 am - 10:30 am PT

Spencer Knowlton (LaunchBoom)

VIP ONLY

Copywriting for your Pre-Launch Funnel

9:00 am - 10:30 am PT

Join us for an interactive workshop where you will write the hero sections for your projects and get live feedback from LaunchBoom's creative experts!

Expect to learn:

Product focused copy vs brand focused copy
How to write an engaging hero section
How to structure your body content
Individual sections dedicated for features, use-cases
Writing with visual design in mind

Spencer Knowlton

10:30 am PT

Creating a Landing Page that Converts

10:30 am - 12:00 pm PT

Victor Shiu (LaunchBoom),
Soren Fuchs (LaunchBoom)

VIP ONLY

Creating a Landing Page that Converts

10:30 am - 12:00 pm PT

Unlock the secrets to creating a landing page that converts with LaunchBoom's creative experts.

Expect to learn:

Visual assets for Landing Pages
Maximizing your photos
Videos/GIFs vs Still Images
Feature focused products

Victor Shiu

Soren Fuchs

12:00 pm PT

Creating Engaging Ad Copy

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Justin Arakaki (LaunchBoom)

VIP ONLY

Creating Engaging Ad Copy

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Get your pencils (or your keyboards...) ready! We're going to write some ad copy. In this interactive workshop, you'll work along side LaunchBoom's experts to try your hand at writing ad copy and receive live feedback.

Expect to learn:

Product focused ad copy vs brand focused ad copy
Descriptive language
Testing different formats of text vs testing angles
Top performing text templates

Justin Arakaki

1:30 pm PT

Mastering Ad Creative

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Adam Cuadra (LaunchBoom)

VIP ONLY

Mastering Ad Creative

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Good ad creative is made up of the right shots and best practices. We'll walk through both together and cover:

Still Images:
Studio shots
Location shots
Use case shots

UGC Videos:
Testimonials/Reactions
Founder Walkthrough
Unboxing
Viral trends

Adam Cuadra

3:00 pm PT

Closing Q&A

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT

Justin Arakaki (LaunchBoom),
Soren Fuchs (LaunchBoom),
Spencer Knowlton (LaunchBoom),
Victor Shiu (LaunchBoom),
Adam Cuadra (LaunchBoom)

VIP ONLY

Closing Q&A

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT

Wrap up your day with us! Ask any lingering questions, share your feedback, and hear more about opportunities to continue your work.

Justin Arakaki

Soren Fuchs

Spencer Knowlton

Victor Shiu

Adam Cuadra