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Brandon Sanderson broke crowdfunding records, but his success has limited relevance for the rest of us
Outlier status means unionisation at one small group is unlikely to herald industry-wide change
Crowdfunding platforms can bring in six-figure incomes, but there’s a catch
Many businesses employ content moderators but it is hard to keep discussions constructive
Fundraising on online platforms is gaining ground among inventors
Crowdfunding chief says he helps start-ups and artists not to make himself rich but to foster creativity
The digital age has ushered in a renaissance for books, vinyl and other real things
The hunt for some philosophical insight into how we might respond to robots
A look at the fundraising potential, the pitfalls — and the Exploding Kittens
Investors, not drivers, must foot the bill for electric car dream
No messaging, no camera, no internet and the allure of fewer distractions and a lasting battery
Traditional watchmakers are turning to Kickstarter to get their models to market
Regulator allows Americans to invest in the equity of start-up companies raised though online sites
Angels to be given clearer assessment of investment opportunities
Singapore’s wealth fund makes rare early-stage investment in 23-year-old’s health tech company
Campaigns to raise money for charity can quickly gain a worldwide following
Advisers say VAT would prevent start-ups seeking finance
New wearables continue to attract attention
Pebble smart watch visionary prepares to take on the Apple Goliath
Start-up raises $1m in minutes despite looming competition from the Apple Watch
London entrepreneur moved to California and developed a sleep sensor
With more than $1.5bn pledged for 78,000 projects, no wonder fashion hopefuls are flocking to the online financing site
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