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24 alternatives to AOTK - 131: Crowdfunding a Brand New Way to Work Out

+$350K raised for Gripbell

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. AOTK - 131: Crowdfunding a Brand New Way to Work Out launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Art Of The Kickstart 163: Reinventing the Spoon▲64

   37,000+ Backers = Over $1 Million raised

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2WO
   We open sourced Lockitron's crowdfunding app▲463

   2012 · selfstarter.us · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Building a Community Around Spinning Tops - AOTK127▲59

   Crowdfunding the ForeverSpin™ Top

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   AOTK: Ep. 158 - Crowdfunding Pants With a Lifetime Guarantee▲54

   The forever o.g. pants

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Turning Kickstarter Purple - AOTK167▲62

   The latest technology in comfort and sleep

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Bringing Joy to Parents With the Octopus Watch - AOTK 145▲60

   Crowdfunding the training wheels for good habits with Joy.

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Shopify Masters : How Barbell Apparel Raised 49 Times More Than Their Kickstarter Goal !▲60

   How a bootstrapped business sold 40,000 pairs of pants ! 👖

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   redditmade▲164

   Crowdfunding projects backed by Reddit community

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Dollar Lean Club▲78

   Monthly subscription for real body transformation.

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    KickBooster▲97

    The first affiliate program for crowdfunding campaigns

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Designbook▲88

    A new type of crowdfunding platform

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AOTK: Ep. 156 - Getting Market Feedback Before a Kickstarter Campaign▲65

    Interview with the founder of Crua Hybrid

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Crowdfunding a Monthly Subscription Box - AOTK129▲67

    Thimble: Learn & Build Electronics w/ Monthly Delivered Kits

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Growth Everywhere - From Zero to $100,000 in 5 Days on Indiegogo▲61

    The story of SkyBell, a video doorbell

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Future of Active Backpacks- AOTK172▲63

    The HeimPlanet motion series active backpacks

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Throwdown▲74

    A competitive app for the fitness community

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    AOTK170 - Insights from Crowdfunding Expert Khierstyn Ross▲59

    Khierstyn Ross - Crowdfunding Uncut podcast host

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Art of the Kickstart - A Smartwatch Designed Specifically for Kids▲60

    Crowdfunding a smartwatch that’s designed for young kids

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    CrowdtiltOpen▲106

    Launch your own advanced crowdfunding page

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Art of the Kickstarter: 146 - A Ring That Keeps You Safe▲60

    Crowdfunding a smart ring that keeps you safe and sound

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FLOCK.fitness▲71

    Fitness trainers can upload workouts and get subscribers

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Crowdfunding Uncut- #64- Khierstyn Ross▲55

    How to use fear as powerful leverage

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    AOTK157 - Crowdfunding a Backpack From Scratch▲57

    Slim Pack Weatherproof Minimal Commuter Backpack

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Crowdfunding Uncut- #60- Michael Mataluni▲54

    Reversing the Manufacturing Death Spiral

    2016 · its alternatives →

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