Why do people back crowdfunding campaigns? How do different regions impact crowdfunding success? And what’s the secret to building a thriving community?

In episode 191 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, your hosts Andrew and Sean are joined by Casper Ohlson, a university student from Sweden diving deep into the world of crowdfunding for his bachelor’s thesis. Casper shares his research journey, exploring why people back campaigns, the differences between equity and reward-based crowdfunding, and the importance of localization.

We also delve into the demographics of backers, with a special focus on the US and the European Union. Andrew and Sean reveal their secrets to building a community that keeps backers engaged—think Discord, Facebook groups, and even niche platforms like Lulu. Plus, we discuss market trends and the growing competition among crowdfunding platforms.

Don’t miss out on this research-driven episode that blends academic insight with real-world expertise. Join our community on Facebook and submit your questions for future episodes!

Links Mentioned:

- Submit Questions:http://crowdfundingnerds.com/question

- Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/en/blog/post/welcome-to-2024

- Tabletop revenues declined for second year on Kickstarter, Tabletop Analytics report shows: https://www.polygon.com/24054381/kickstarter-top-10-biggest-most-backed-board-games-campaigns-2023

- Table Top Analytics: https://www.tabletopanalytics.com/

- Ulule: https://fr.ulule.com/

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