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BackerKit

BackerKit is the premier crowdfunding platform to discover new projects, the creators behind them, and the passionate backer community that fuels their success.

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backerkit.com

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direct-to-audience builder for contrarian creators

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Software Engineer

Alexandra Cavoulacos

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I'm currently Chief Operating Officer at crowdfunding startup, BackerKit, working alongside founders who defined the industry and continue to innovate every day. I'm inspired by our creators, amazed by our team, and energized at the opportunity to redefine crowdfunding for the creator economy. My superpower is coming into any company, situation, or industry and quickly making sense of the challenges and opportunities. I take all of those inputs -- quantitative and qualitative alike -- and create a strategy and operational plan to get it done, bringing stakeholders and employees along to make it happen. Strategy to execution, soup to nuts. My McKinsey training paired with years of startup experience innovating in highly ambiguous and fast-changing industries allows me to dive in and fully understanding an industry or technology quickly in a world where there is a new thing to learn daily. I'm known for getting shit done, turning chaos into order, and bringing great people together to make that happen. I love managing and developing high performance teams, and helping each of my directs grow to their full potential. I grew up in France in a multicultural household and am energized by seeing new places and experiencing the world from other people's point of view. When home in NYC, I'm an avid reader and lapsed long-distance cyclist. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Founder of Meta Angels, Angel Labs and The Muse * Y Combinator alum (W12) * Broadway investor and 4x Tony nominated Producer * Author of a national bestseller * Former McKinsey management consultant * Board member x3 Press: Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media, INC 15 women to watch in tech, Business Insider 30 Most Important Women Under 30 In Tech.

Anya Combs (Games Freelancer)

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Games Consultant, Freelance Musician, Public Speaker, Crowdfunding Expert.

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Are you planning to launch a product using crowdfunding? Let's chat. Get in touch 👉 julio@launchstudio.com It's Julio Terra here. I'm the Co-Founder & CEO of Launch Studio, and I lead Creator Education at Backerkit. We created the Crowdfunding Masterclass because crowdfunding continues to be one of the best ways for independent companies to launch physical products. Our program teaches our members how to launch physical products on Kickstarter successfully. Our proven course and community turns product-focused founders into savvy crowdfunders, multiplying their chances of successfully funding the launch of their products on Kickstarter. My work with indie startups and design studios started during my time working at Kickstarter. There I led the company's efforts to find teams working on innovative and noteworthy products and help those teams successfully launch their creations on Kickstarter. I've worked closely with hundreds of independent designers and entrepreneurs, helping them fund products of vastly different scales – from a few thousand to a few million dollars. I have also backed thousands of projects on Kickstarter. I love helping people bring their visions to life. So what are you working on? Learn more about our masterclass here 👉 launchstudio.com Learn more about BackerKit here 👉 backerkit.com

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🚀 Strategic Demand Generation Leader | 9+ Years in B2B SaaS, Tech Startups & Growth Marketing As a results-driven demand generation expert, I specialize in driving pipeline growth, optimizing account-based marketing (ABM) strategies, and crafting data-backed campaigns that fuel revenue. With a deep focus on measurable outcomes, I excel in creating high-impact lead journeys tailored to decision-makers’ needs, consistently contributing to scalable business growth. Key Achievements: ✦ 3X MQL Growth: Spearheaded cross-channel campaigns that drove MQLs up by 300%, achieving a 40% improvement in MQL-to-SQL ratio through strategic A/B testing and conversion optimization. ✦ 120% Pipeline Expansion: Accelerated pipeline growth by focusing on high-impact ABM strategies, precise lead scoring, and dynamic journey mapping for priority accounts. ✦ Developed in-depth personas, mapped buyer journeys, and refined target customer profiles (TCP) to maximize targeting precision. ✦30% Cost Per Lead Reduction: Optimized paid media spend, leveraging targeted retargeting and personalized content to increase ROI across key B2B channels. Proficiencies: 🛠️ Martech Stack: Salesforce | Marketo | Hubspot | Bizible | Tableau | 6 Sense | Triblio | Zoominfo | LeanData | Leadfeeder | Buzzsumo | Hootsuite | SEMrush | Google Analytics | DoubleClick | Outreach | Zapier | Drift and more. 🔍 Marketing Analytics: Excel | SQL | PowerBI | Tableau | Salesforce, Marketo, Hubspot, 6 Sense Dashboard 🔧 Lead Generation: Google Ads | Youtube Ads | LinkedIn Ads | Retargeting Ads | Meta | SEO/SEM I thrive on bridging the gap between marketing and sales, aligning tactics with the customer journey, and achieving shared objectives for growth. Skilled in end-to-end campaign management, funnel optimization, and data-driven strategy, I’m passionate about creating sustainable revenue engines in SaaS and tech.

Krista (Nelson) Dawson

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I am a developer with a background in mathematics and a passion for problem solving. I am a leader, who loves working with others and who has continuously proven to be successful in high demand environments. I thrive in an environment that promotes individual and team growth and greatly value positivity, collaboration, and a focus on learning.

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Customer-centric pentilingual technical problem solver with a demonstrated track record of working in API support, adtech, crypto, fintech, travel/hospitality, logistics/fulfillment, and SaaS companies. Skilled in learning quickly, communicating with multicultural and geographically diverse enterprise clients, and playing well with others.