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   What is Kickstarter (PBC)?

   • Kickstarter, PBC is an American public benefit corporation based in Brooklyn, New York, that maintains a global crowdfunding platform focused on creativity. The company's stated mission is to "help bring creative projects to life".

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   Is Kickstarter Inc still a public benefit corporation?

   • Kickstarter Inc is no more. We’re now Kickstarter PBC — a Public Benefit Corporation. We’re thrilled to share this news, and we’d love to take a minute to tell you exactly what it means.

   Kickstarter is now a Benefit Corporation — Kickstarter

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   Should Kickstarter convert to a PBC?

   • Remarkably, more than 100 shareholders — which included current and former employees, as well as investors — voted to allow Kickstarter to convert to a PBC, giving up their right to legally compel the company to focus on maximizing profitability. Today, more and more of us are rejecting the religion of runaway capitalism.

   Kickstarter Is a PBC. Here’s What That Means and Why It Matters

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   What is a Kickstarter project?

   • Everything on Kickstarter must be a project with a clear goal, like making an album, a book, or a work of art. A project will eventually be completed, and something will be produced by it. For more information, check out Our Rules. Kickstarter is not a store, backers pledge to projects to help them come to life and support a creative process.

   What is Kickstarter? – Kickstarter Support

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2. medium.com › kickstarter › kickstarter-is-a-pbc-hereKickstarter Is a PBC. Here’s What That Means and ... - Medium

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   Nov 28, 2018 · Kickstarter PBC exists to help bring creative projects to life. It’s our mission and our North Star. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we are for-profit and we seek to benefit...

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3. www.kickstarter.com › blog › kickstarter-is-now-aKickstarter is now a Benefit Corporation — Kickstarter

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   Sep 21, 2015 · We’re now Kickstarter PBC — a Public Benefit Corporation. We’re thrilled to share this news, and we’d love to take a minute to tell you exactly what it means. Until recently, the idea of a for-profit company pursuing social good at the expense of shareholder value had no clear protection under U.S. corporate law, and certainly no mandate.

4. help.kickstarter.com › hc › en-usWhat is Kickstarter? – Kickstarter Support

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   Kickstarter PBC is a funding platform for creative projects. Everything from films, games, and music to art, design, and technology. Kickstarter is full of ambitious, innovative, and imaginative ideas that are brought to life through the direct support of others.

5. www.wired.com › story › kickstarter-public-benefitKickstarter is now a 'Public Benefit Corporation ... - WIRED

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   Sep 21, 2015 · Kickstarter has decided to become a Public Benefit Corporation, eschewing a focus only on profits to refocus on what they believe will be a public service for creativity.

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   Kickstarter, PBC is an American public benefit corporation based in Brooklyn, New York, that maintains a global crowdfunding platform focused on creativity. The company's stated mission is to "help bring creative projects to life".

7. www.launchboom.com › what-is-kickstarter-pbcWhat is Kickstarter PBC? - LaunchBoom - Indiegogo ...

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   On Kickstarter PBC, creators begin by crafting a compelling project pitch. This includes describing the project, setting a funding goal, and outlining various backer rewards. Once the project is live, creators promote it to their networks and the wider Kickstarter community.

8. www.fastcompany.com › 3051362 › why-kickstarter-isWhy Kickstarter Is Now A Public Benefit Corporation (And What ...

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   Sep 22, 2015 · Now the company is Kickstarter PBC–a public benefit corporation, meaning that positive value for society is one of its legally defined goals. The company’s success will be measured by...