How do I know if my product is ready for Kickstarter?

The strongest signals: a production-ready prototype with manufacturer quotes, a prelaunch email list in the thousands, 50%+ gross margin per unit, validated demand from paid-ad tests, and 3–6 months of runway before launch. This 10-question quiz scores you on all of them.

What is the most common reason Kickstarter campaigns fail?

Launching to a cold audience. Campaigns that fund well bring their own audience — roughly 35% of funding typically comes from the prelaunch email list, and early velocity triggers platform promotion that drives the rest.

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Is Your Product Kickstarter-Ready?

10 questions. Instant score against the benchmarks we use to screen campaigns — plus exactly what to fix before you launch.

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