In 2009, Kickstarter was born from a singular mission to help bring creative projects to life. Since then, 18.4 million people have collectively pledged over $5.23 billion into more than 186,000 projects. The Kickstarter mission extends to the very fabric of how the business is structured. In 2015, they became a Public Benefit Corporation (a for-profit company that prioritizes positive outcomes for society as much as their shareholders). Perry Chen is the creator and principal founder of Kickstarter. In this exclusive interview, we talk about the connection between arts & entrepreneurship, and the story of Kickstarter.
A Conversation with Perry Chen, Principal Founder of Kickstarter.
03-12-2021 8:37:32
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