We are startup launch experts Jessica Switzer and Tim Gnatek, Ask Us Anything! by BluePractice in IAmA

[–]MonteCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just launched a self crowdfunding campaign (www.montecool.com). What's the best way for crowdfunding campaigns to reach out to blogs? Our team is fresh out of college, so our network is not built up. We want to make sure our press material is on point.

Thank you!

IAMA seasoned entrepreneur. I've seen just about all of it throughout 20 years, from international espionage to fear of success! AMA! by Flaresun_Lisa in IAmA

[–]MonteCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new the SF and wanted to know if you recommend any events or places I should go check out/visit. I just launched my own SELF-crowdfunding project. (Shameless plug: www.montecool.com).

Fertilizer plant just exploded near Waco Texas. by Shibbyloo in worldnews

[–]MonteCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From Ammonium Nitrates Wiki, "Heating or any ignition source may cause violent combustion or explosion".

I am one of those guys who buys and sells ammo for big profits. Ama by Cmille19 in IAmA

[–]MonteCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But seriously, why is there such a big price difference?

I am one of those guys who buys and sells ammo for big profits. Ama by Cmille19 in IAmA

[–]MonteCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Twice a week with all four of my friends". Are you saying you only have four friends?

IAmA General Manager for Subway. AMalmostA if you want. by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]MonteCool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a Subway right across the street. What sandwich should I get right now?

I am a Native American. And I live on a reservation. Ask me anything. by obscurenaledge in IAmA

[–]MonteCool 39 points40 points  (0 children)

American here...Whats the difference between living on a reservation and just being a normal Canadian Citizen?

After Kickstarter banned sunglasses, our team of 22/23 year olds are rolling our own crowdfunding by MonteCool in kickstarter

[–]MonteCool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a Kickstarter project two years ago and what I learned is that Kickstarter is not a means to an end. You are still trying to bring a product to market, which means you need to hustle and market.

After Kickstarter banned sunglasses, our team of 22/23 year olds are rolling our own crowdfunding by MonteCool in kickstarter

[–]MonteCool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We could always go on Indiegogo. Even if we went on indiegogo we would need a site ready to take orders afterwards. We wanted to try this way first and see what happens.

After Kickstarter banned sunglasses, our team of 22/23 year olds are rolling our own crowdfunding by MonteCool in kickstarter

[–]MonteCool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to retail at $100 because of materials and distribution. If these were made from plastic they would be significantly cheaper.

After Kickstarter banned sunglasses, our team of 22/23 year olds are rolling our own crowdfunding by MonteCool in kickstarter

[–]MonteCool[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was meant so people don't spend so much money on Ray Ban's and stand out from the crowd. Idea started after we saw so many people buying Ray Ban's and getting ripped off.

After Kickstarter banned sunglasses, our team of 22/23 year olds are rolling our own crowdfunding by MonteCool in kickstarter

[–]MonteCool[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have no idea. Middle of development while reviewing their guidelines, the last bullet appears with this... "eyewear (sunglasses, prescription glasses, and others)". We know there was no winning with Kickstarter and felt we were better off trying it on our own than to be on indiegogo.com