Bubble Group Case Studies CrowdStock: Revolutionizing Kickstarter and Crowdfunding Fulfillment Services

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CrowdStock: Revolutionizing Kickstarter and Crowdfunding Fulfillment Services

Bubble Group

Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - NFC Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Buildings Cement
Applicable Functions	Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Last Mile Delivery
Challenge	CrowdStock was conceived to address the challenges faced by Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaign creators in managing their backers' data and shipping details. The co-founders, John Bura and Jordan Smith, identified a gap in the market where Kickstarter was primarily focused on fund collection, leaving creators to grapple with the complexities of fulfillment. The challenge was to create a platform that not only simplified the fulfillment process but also provided additional features to help creators maximize their earnings post-campaign. The co-founders also wanted to ensure that the platform was user-friendly and efficient, avoiding unnecessary complexities that could deter users. Read More
About Customer	CrowdStock's primary customers are Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaign creators who require assistance with managing their backers' data and shipping details. These creators range from individuals launching their first campaign to seasoned campaigners. The platform is also beneficial to backers who can enjoy a streamlined and efficient checkout process. The co-founders' backgrounds in eLearning and crowdfunding respectively, coupled with their shared commitment to simplicity and efficiency, make CrowdStock an ideal solution for creators looking to simplify their post-campaign processes and maximize their earnings. Read More
Solution	The solution was the creation of CrowdStock, a Kickstarter and crowdfunding fulfillment service app. The app was built using Bubble, a no-code platform, which allowed the co-founders to focus on functionality and user experience rather than technical details. The app features three dashboards - admin, creator, and backer - each designed for simplicity and ease of use. The backer experience is minimalist and efficient, with a sleek checkout process. Additionally, CrowdStock includes an upsell feature to help creators generate additional revenue after their campaign ends. The co-founders plan to further enhance the platform by adding a digital marketplace to drive even more sales and funding for creators. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - NFC

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Cement

Applicable Functions

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Last Mile Delivery

Challenge

CrowdStock was conceived to address the challenges faced by Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaign creators in managing their backers' data and shipping details. The co-founders, John Bura and Jordan Smith, identified a gap in the market where Kickstarter was primarily focused on fund collection, leaving creators to grapple with the complexities of fulfillment. The challenge was to create a platform that not only simplified the fulfillment process but also provided additional features to help creators maximize their earnings post-campaign. The co-founders also wanted to ensure that the platform was user-friendly and efficient, avoiding unnecessary complexities that could deter users.

About Customer

CrowdStock's primary customers are Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaign creators who require assistance with managing their backers' data and shipping details. These creators range from individuals launching their first campaign to seasoned campaigners. The platform is also beneficial to backers who can enjoy a streamlined and efficient checkout process. The co-founders' backgrounds in eLearning and crowdfunding respectively, coupled with their shared commitment to simplicity and efficiency, make CrowdStock an ideal solution for creators looking to simplify their post-campaign processes and maximize their earnings.

Solution

The solution was the creation of CrowdStock, a Kickstarter and crowdfunding fulfillment service app. The app was built using Bubble, a no-code platform, which allowed the co-founders to focus on functionality and user experience rather than technical details. The app features three dashboards - admin, creator, and backer - each designed for simplicity and ease of use. The backer experience is minimalist and efficient, with a sleek checkout process. Additionally, CrowdStock includes an upsell feature to help creators generate additional revenue after their campaign ends. The co-founders plan to further enhance the platform by adding a digital marketplace to drive even more sales and funding for creators.

Impact #1	The operational results of CrowdStock have been positive. The co-founders have successfully launched the product, which is a significant milestone. They have also received positive feedback on the simplicity and efficiency of the platform, particularly the backer dashboard and checkout process. The use of Bubble's no-code platform has significantly reduced the time and technical challenges associated with building the app, allowing the co-founders to focus on user experience and functionality. The co-founders are now planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign for CrowdStock and have future plans to add a digital marketplace to the platform.

Impact #1

The operational results of CrowdStock have been positive. The co-founders have successfully launched the product, which is a significant milestone. They have also received positive feedback on the simplicity and efficiency of the platform, particularly the backer dashboard and checkout process. The use of Bubble's no-code platform has significantly reduced the time and technical challenges associated with building the app, allowing the co-founders to focus on user experience and functionality. The co-founders are now planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign for CrowdStock and have future plans to add a digital marketplace to the platform.

Benefit #1	The co-founder, Jordan Smith, has helped raise over $300,000,000 through Funded Today.
Benefit #2	The tech lead, John Bura's eLearning company, Mammoth Interactive, has sold over 1 million courses worldwide.

Benefit #1

The co-founder, Jordan Smith, has helped raise over $300,000,000 through Funded Today.

Benefit #2

The tech lead, John Bura's eLearning company, Mammoth Interactive, has sold over 1 million courses worldwide.

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CrowdStock: Revolutionizing Kickstarter and Crowdfunding Fulfillment Services

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