Event Speakers
Learn directly from two of the most influential forces shaping modern crowdfunding - the platform that defines the ecosystem, and the award-winning agency behind hundreds of global successes.
Kickstarter
Insights from the world’s leading crowdfunding platform:
What they’re seeing in creator behavior, what’s changing in 2026, and how top-performing campaigns prepare long before launch day.
TCF
A globally recognized crowdfunding and performance marketing agency, winner of Best PPC and Best PR Agency at the US Agency Awards 2025.
TCF brings real data, real case studies, and a proven preparation framework used by creators who consistently outperform the market.
Arthur leads corporate marketing at TCF, shaping campaigns that consistently outperform through data-driven insights and creator-first frameworks. He’ll guide you through how early preparation transforms crowdfunding outcomes.
Heather brings deep expertise in platform design, discovery, and creator experience. She’ll share what Kickstarter’s data shows about early signals and how top campaigns build momentum before launch.
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Babken works closely with creators and brands to translate preparation into results. He’ll share practical frameworks and real-world lessons from campaigns that achieve stronger funding and Day One velocity.
What You’ll Learn
1. The Preparation Curve
Why campaigns that begin 60 - 90 days earlier consistently outperform, and how preparation time directly shapes algorithm visibility, media interest, and backer trust.
2. The Timing Advantage
A breakdown of the pre-launch timeline used by top-performing creators, including what to build first, what matters most, and what can safely wait.
3. Community Momentum Before Launch
How early audience warming, lead capture, and message testing dramatically change your Day One results, and the exact signals Kickstarter’s discovery system responds to.
4. Conversion Patterns That Predict Funding
What our data shows about email quality, landing page readiness, pre-launch budgets, and the early indicators that forecast whether a campaign will overperform.
5. Mistakes That Slow Campaigns Down
The late-start decisions that reduce conversions, limit reach, and lead to expensive inefficiencies and how to avoid them with a simple prep framework.
6. Platform & Agency Insights for 2026
Direct guidance from Kickstarter and TCF on what’s changing, what’s trending, and what creators need to prepare for as crowdfunding enters a more competitive era.
Who Should Attend
• Creators & Innovators
• Growing Brands
• Marketing & Growth Teams
• Agencies & Consultants
• Investors & Product Builders
This webinar is built for anyone who wants to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign, not just a campaign that goes live, but one that funds fast, grows consistently, and sustains momentum.
Why This Webinar Matters
Successful crowdfunding begins long before launch.
Data from thousands of campaigns shows that early preparation drives backer trust, boosts algorithm visibility, attracts media coverage, and increases funding.
This webinar gives creators, founders, and innovators a clear framework to
• Build momentum before Day One
• Avoid costly late-start mistakes
• Use data-backed timing strategies
• Turn pre-launch work into measurable funding results
Join to learn how to launch smarter, grow faster, and fund stronger.
