Crowdfunding Not Just For Startups, Says Indiegogo Strategist
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Indiegogo campaign strategist Rachel Allen discusses notable beauty campaigns, including a "nail art robot," and the role that crowdfunding can play in large firms' R&D programs to assess market demand and mitigate launch risks.
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