Tell HN: A proposed solution to international Kickstarter projects. I've come across a growing trend amongst many seeking a solution to the geographical limitations imposed upon projects on Kickstarter
and propose a solution. My aims are to do the following: 1: Overcome the current stagnating effect that limiting technology projects holds on overall progress in the Market. 2: As a current user of Kickstarter I will create a Free Market solution to maximize the use of this platform during this current transition period, and limit its exposure to a clone-based predation business model that hinders a process that has (to date) a clear history of fostering and nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in the Market outside of VC. Once this platform has been announced to be available to a country not presently serviced by Kickstarter I will cease to extend my services to citizens of said nation(s). 3: Offer a viable service to the (International) Market while collecting a nominal fee for services rendered to expand my current and future projects--none of which shall compete with technology based projects. As it currently stands Kickstarter holds the following policy and says the following regarding Non-US based projects: To be eligible to start a Kickstarter project, you need to satisfy the requirements of Amazon Payments: Be a permanent US resident and at least 18 years of age with a Social Security Number (or EIN), a US bank account, US address, US state-issued ID (driver’s license), and major US credit or debit card. My biggest concerns with this is the inability, be it by circumstantial reasons or otherwise, for project creators to fulfill their reward commitments after reaching and distributing the funds acquired when a project succeeds and that of tax obligation. However, I willing to undergo and exercise a through level due diligence in my screening process and assess the situation on a case-by-case basis to achieve the aforementioned aims. I'm currently opening an application process to all of those in need of this service that will evaluate the success and assess the risk involved in doing so. My conditions: -Are that they be technology based only. -Have a working prototype or demo available for review of your product before submitting your application. -Understand and agree to the terms and conditions, fee system of kickstarter and in addition my own for the services list above--which will be discussed in through detail upon our initial correspondence. -List your project and its relevant information, website and email for my consideration below. -Clearly denote the autonomy of your project and its success depends on its contributors/consumers actions and your effort; I cannot be a mediating factor, unless stated otherwise. I think this can be a mutually beneficial and incredibly fruitful experience. I may have only discovered this site recently, but I feel motivated to do so by the large pool of talent that frequents this site but need the initial traction and exposure that only Kickstarter can offer (at present) in addition to the significant tech startup success stories coming from Kickstarter in this field. Additional materials for your consideration: http://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/creating%20a%20project |