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Clarity

Ivaylo Kalburdzhiev

Bulgaria

Crowdfunding expert & consultant for hardware startups since 2015, helping raise and manage over $10m

* CEO, https://creatorclub.com
* Founder https://dayonefunding.com
* Campaign Strategist https://thecrowdfundingformula.com
* First started hardware startup in 2012
* First backed Kickstarter project in 2011
* Superbacker with over 150 campaigns

Planning, marketing, and campaign management for the top 15 most funded tech Kickstarter - UVMask
http://kck.st/31dK1Wo

Most viewed writer in Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Crowdfunding on Quora.

Clients include:
• UVMask https://igg.me/at/uvmask-official ($4.2M+ total raise)
• Superscreen http://kck.st/2mYWiWT ($2.54M total raise)
• Winston Privacy https://igg.me/at/winston-privacy ($1.5M+ total raise)
• Cubetto http://kck.st/2rz5MLy ($1,000,000+ total raise across 2 campaigns)
• Podo http://kck.st/2g37nmf ($750,000+ on total raise)
• Genius Pack Supercharged http://kck.st/2Ul5PIM ($450,000+ on Kickstarter)
• AYO http://igg.me/at/ayo ($370,000+ on Indiegogo)
• ZEIº http://kck.st/2fRdmNc ($300,000+ on Kickstarter)
• Mochi http://kck.st/35EBUSE ($200,000+ on Kickstarter)
• Bold Knot http://igg.me/at/knot ($150,000+ on Indiegogo)
• Roybi https://igg.me/at/roybirobot/x/ ($100,00+ on Indiegogo)
• Pigzbe http://kck.st/2EcKFbW ($100,000+ on Kickstarter)
• FlipFlic http://kck.st/1MPmp9l (http://kck.st/1MPmp9l) (~$100,000 on Kickstarter)
• FLOAT Shelf http://kck.st/2fMej8V (http://kck.st/2fMej8V) (~$50,000 on Kickstarter)

Campaigns covered in CNET, TechCrunch, TheVerge, DigitalTrends, VentureBeat, Geek, TechnoBuffalo, PhoneArena, Pocket-Lint, AndroidAuthority, DailyMail, and more.

Get in touch: http://dayonefunding.com

Need advice on your campaign? Schedule a call with me on Clarity (https://clarity.fm/ivaylo)

Looking to raise multiple 6 or 7-figures?

I work with just a handful of clients per year, find out if we are a fit:

https://dayonefunding.typeform.com/to/haedQ9

$8.33/min

22 Calls

7 Reviews

29 minutes
Avg. call

Digital Marketing Crowdfunding Crowdsourcing Public relations Marketing Strategy Kickstarter Campaign Management Hardware Press Releases Buzz Marketing

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Crowdfunding Advice for Hardware Startups

Not sure whether to go with Kickstarter or Indiegogo?

Need more clarifications around crowdfunding in general?

Wondering how you should approach your campaign planning and strategy?

Can't figure out where to start preparing for your campaign?

Everything that comes to mind when you think of crowdfunding a hardware startup and all the steps you need to take, I can help.

Crowdfunding Marketing and Prelaunch Buzz

Hardware campaigns are about getting funded on day 1, not on day 30.

To do so, you need to plan way ahead in time, generate buzz, subscribers/fans & ambassadors which will help crush your goal on the first day.

I will show you tactics and strategies you could use to generate a massive list of email subscribers and turn them into raving fans.

Kickstarter & Crowdfunding Expert

I've been in the industry since 2011 (Kickstarter was est. 2009) and now the goal for all my clients is - reaching the funding target on day 1. I've acquired all the tactics and mechanisms in the last several years to help you get there.

Crowdfunding PR for Hardware Startups

I've helped hardware campaigns get in I helped hardware campaigns get in CNET, TechCrunch, TheVerge, DigitalTrends, VentureBeat, PhoneArena, Pocket Lint, AndroidAuthority, DailyMail, BritCo, Core77, TechTimes, TechnoBuffalo, TechSpot, Gizmag, Inhabitat, CultOfMac, 9to5Mac, SlashGear, PSFK, TrendHunter, DesignTaxi, YankoDesign and a ton more.

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Reviews

Great knowledge sharing, thank you so much!

Dirk Luebbert Source: Clarity

Ivaylo offered a huge amount of valuable and actionable advice in our short 30-minute call. If anyone is seeking a crowd-funding expert, Ivaylo is your man.

Justin Streater Source: Clarity

Really appreciate your sharing. I will be in touch again!

Dirk Luebbert Source: Clarity

I've had the pleasure of speaking to Ivo a few times now with regards to a crowdfunding project I'm currently working on. He has a very precise approach towards his work and has the ability to focus on what's important in the bigger picture for the campaign. Will definitely continue to work with him in the future.

Ali Foroughi Source: Clarity

The call with Ivaylo was exceptionally informative. He covered all aspects of crowdfunding marketing. He should definitely be your go to source for all things Kickstarter / crowdfunding. Thanks Ivaylo!

Johnathan Zhuang Source: Clarity

Incredibly happy with my call. Ivaylo gave actionable advice and introduced me to some valuable contacts. Highly recommended.

Jackson Cunningham Source: Clarity

Ivaylo is clearly knowledgeable about Crowdfunding landscape and techniques, and gave me useful advice. Will definitely talk to him again when my project is further down the line.

Vladislav Chirtoca Source: Clarity

Member since January 2013