🥇 Top Rated UpWork Designer & Kickstarter Specialist with +13 years experience
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👟 Under Armour 🎾 Wilson ⛳ G/FORE 📦 Amazon
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+ Designed footwear at Under Armour (2013-2017)
+ Launched my footwear company (CODDI Footwear) on Kickstarter (raised +$185,000)
+ $800,000 raised during 11 Kickstarter campaigns
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My Top 3 Kickstarter Campaigns:
🥇 Stimagz Series II: +$455,000
🥈 CODDI 2: +$125,000
🥉 CODDI 1: +$61,000
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+ Product Design
+ Kickstarter Creation / Management
+ Technical Drawings / Techpacks
+ Sample Development
+ Conceptual Sketching
+ Color Design
+ Graphic Design
+ Packaging
+ Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Technical Illustration
Sketching
Matt C.
Northbrook, Illinois
$14/hr
4.9
2,038 jobs
Hi, I’m Matt and I'm UpWork's #1 Book Marketer, so I can GUARANTEE results for your book too. With 12+ years of experience in the publishing industry, I’ve marketed 800+ books and sold over 4 MILLION copies. (feel free to ask for examples of books I've marketed for past clients)
My promise: I'll get your book in the hands of thousands of Bloggers / YouTubers / Podcasts / Reviewers who will then get their literal millions of followers to buy/review it, and I can get your book sold inside thousands of Bookstores and on Library shelves. I've done this hundreds of times and with all genres, so you can see hundreds of positive reviews from my clients here on my Profile page.
Be sure to take a look at the following docs in the Portfolio section here on my profile:
1. My ”Client Results Spreadsheet” (which shows all of my clients from the past 2 years, which services they ordered from me, and the profit that resulted)
2. My ”Client Sales Charts” (screenshots that my clients took of their Amazon sales charts after my marketing)
Put simply, my 4-step process is very “turn-key” for my clients, as I do 100% of the work for them, and with each step being optional:
STEP #1: I supply you with the Contact List files of your choice (just a few examples below):
+ 850 Bookstores
+ 2,730 Libraries
+ 420 Book Review Blogs
+ 55 Book Review Podcasts
+ 180 Book Review Youtubers
+ 1,000 Health and Wellness Blogs
+ 1,000 Business Blogs
+ 420 Mom Blogs
+ 600 Self-Help / Self-Improvement Blogs
+ 750 Family Lifestyle Blogs
+ 250 Children's Book Review Blogs
+ 375 Mental Health Blogs
+ And many, many more!
STEP #2: I write Custom Outreach Emails to each Contact List for you
STEP #3: I send out the thousands of emails for you and I'm able to guarantee a minimum Open Rate of at least 40%
STEP #4: The contacts then buy, review, and share your book, so their millions of followers can see it and buy it as well
I also offer an incredibly in-depth 40-page Book Marketing Guide that goes through literally every tactic that authors should be doing to market their books, including links of where to do these things, when to do these things, and how best to do them.
A bit more about me: I'm also an award-winning author myself with multiple bestseller books - one of which is currently being produced as a feature film.
Send me a message with your book's genre (and target demographic, if you know it) and let’s discuss!
- Matt
Editing & Proofreading
Lead Generation
Email Marketing Strategy
Promotion
Marketing Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Book Marketing
Digital Marketing
Kindle Direct Publishing
Kickstarter Marketing
Outreach Strategy
Marketing Plan
Publishing
Sales
Book Editing
Saliman H.
Ilorin, Nigeria
$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Crowdfunding Campaign Expert | Kickstarter, Indiegogo & GoFundMe Creation, Marketing and Management
With 5+ years of experience in crowdfunding, I’ve successfully worked on dozens of campaigns across Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe, helping clients raise funds and grow their audience.
I help creators and founders launch successful crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. My focus is clear. I build campaigns that attract real backers, grow visibility, and reach funding goals. I specialize in campaign setup, campaign management, marketing strategy, and prelaunch preparation.
I handle the full process from structuring your page and rewards to preparing your marketing funnel and managing promotion during the live campaign. Clients work with me because I provide clear communication, proven strategies, and a practical approach that keeps the project on track.
My experience includes working on multiple campaigns across tech, hardware, lifestyle products, and creative projects. I understand what drives backers, how to attract traffic, and how to convert interest into real pledges.
Skills and strengths
Crowdfunding campaign setup for Kickstarter and Indiegogo
Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign marketing/Promotion
Campaign management and daily optimization
Marketing strategy and audience targeting
Landing page and funnel structure
Email marketing and subscriber nurturing
Creative asset direction for ads and social media
Backer engagement and communication
If you want a crowdfunding partner who understands how to position your project, prepare your launch, and manage the campaign with strategy and clarity, I am ready to help you move forward.
Kickstarter and Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign Management Expert
Crowdfunding
Marketing
Lead Generation
Crowdfunding Account Setup
Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding Consultation
Crowdfunding Marketing
Crowdfunding Platform
Kickstarter Marketing
Social Media Ad Campaign
Email Campaign
Email Campaign Setup
Campaign Management
Fundraising
Digital Marketing
Social Media Advertising
Facebook
Google Ads
Marketing Automation
Social Media Marketing Automation
Mizanur R.
Bhola, Bangladesh
$45/hr
4.9
390 jobs
Have a product idea but don't know where to start?
I help creators and startups launch successful crowdfunding campaigns through strategy, product development, video production, 3D animation, campaign presentation and design, landing page development, and performance marketing across:
• Kickstarter
• Indiegogo
• Wefunder
• StartEngine
You bring the product. I handle everything from idea to a fully funded campaign.
👉 Why clients work with me
* Top-rated and trusted freelancer on Upwork
* Experience with multiple 7- and 8-figure crowdfunding campaigns
* 10+ years of crowdfunding and equity crowdfunding experience
* Managed 450+ successful crowdfunding campaigns across multiple industries
* Strong focus on conversion, performance, and ROI
* Honest, clear communication with no false promises
* No hidden charges or unexpected costs
👉 What I can help you with
Full-service crowdfunding campaign support from start to finish:
💡 Idea Validation & Product Development
📦 Manufacturing, Sourcing & Production Support
📋 Crowdfunding Strategy & Consultation
🎨 Branding, Graphic Design & Creative Assets
🎬 Product Video Production
🎥 3D Animation & Product Rendering
📝 Campaign Page Design & Presentation
🌐 Landing Pages & Reservation Funnels
📧 Email Marketing & Automation
🚀 Pre-Launch Marketing & Audience Building
📣 Influencer Marketing, PR & Media Outreach
📊 Campaign Optimization and performance tracking
📈 Live Campaign Marketing & Scaling
📦 Post-Campaign Fulfillment & Indiegogo InDemand Support
If you're serious about launching, managing, or scaling a successful crowdfunding campaign, send me a message and let's make it happen.
Best,
Mizanur
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding Consultation
Fundraising
Campaign Management
Crowdfunding Platform
Branding & Marketing
Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding Marketing
Kickstarter Marketing
Crowdfunding Account Setup
Lead Generation
Investor List
Investment Strategy
Equity Research & Analysis
Digital Marketing
Evan Heron F.
Alpharetta, Georgia
$137/hr
4.9
447 jobs
I've helped founders raise $5B+ from top VCs (a16z, Sequoia, Tiger, SoftBank, Khosla) 🦄 #1 Fundraising Consultant & Investor Outreach specialist on Upwork worldwide 🏆 15+ yrs capital markets, 2,000+ raises, featured in Forbes & TechCrunch 🥇 3X–5X more investor meetings
As your Fractional CFO / VC Expert, I run the full capital raise: Investor Lists, Capital Introduction, Valuation, financial models, and the pitch itself — capital formation, end to end.
🌟 The founders I work with are pitching at the high-stakes table. I help them crush it:
● "SoftBank is leading the round - $70M on 725 pre-money"
● “Sequoia wants to lead the round”
● “On our first Series A pitch, we got a verbal offer from Andreessen Horowitz”
● "Someone from the audience at the JP Morgan event stood up and told us BEST PITCH EVER"
Founders that work with me are at LEAST 2Xing their raises.
⚡︎I cannot help everybody, but we may be a great fit if you are thinking:
● "There's millions on the line and I want the BEST"
● "Our story has changed since last round!"
● "I know how to run my business, but maybe I'm too close to it"
● "I'm NOT a pitch expert, and I don't have time to mess around with powerpoint!"
● "The last pitch we did was embarrassing - I don't want that EVER again"
● "I need a full pitch package that I KNOW 100% will tell our company’s story RIGHT"
We focus on Series A - D rounds ($2M minimum if Late Seed)
🦄 Past clients include:
Eterneva
Place Technology
PATH water
SVES
40+ Venture Capital / Private Equity / Hedge Funds
Working with me, you will
★ Get a warm-first shortlist of the right angel investors, family offices, syndicates, and seed-to-growth funds — plus the outreach strategy to reach them — so you stop wasting your best weeks on wrong-fit meetings
★ Run a managed raise: investor relations, warm introductions, follow-ups, and momentum engineered to close on your timeline
★ Put your best foot forward for your one shot with that Tier 1 investor
★ Anticipate investor objections and pre-handle them
★ Receive turnkey, investor-grade documents — Pitchbook, CIM, and Investor Deck — futureproofed to raise capital
★ Captivate investors with the elite pitch strategies that $1B+ founders use in their raises
★ Work with an experienced full-stack team that regularly wins business over Goldman Sachs
...and even save money by taking my high-quality work and reusing it in your sales decks
My clients have a LOT to say about me:
✅ 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 - 100% 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! -Shark Tank Winner with multiple VC backing, raised $10M in 3 weeks
✅ 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂 $30𝑴 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍 & 𝑰𝑷𝑶 -Lead investor of Consumer business
✅ 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑽𝑪𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑻... -Biotech CEO with $500M raised + 4 exits + 1 IPO
✅ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 -Founder who raised $10M in 8 weeks
Not every business is my client, though. Some signs we might not be a good fit include:
✗ The company is struggling to pay salaries - can’t do that in good conscience
✗ ”Respect for others” is not a core value - we love working with awesome people we respect
I've pitched 100s of investors and successfully raised for my own Consumer Products business. I’ve also been an investor, advisor and director – and now I run our inhouse VC - so I’ve got a 360 view from every seat at the boardroom table. I know what it takes to generate investor documents that you feel confident pitching and investors feel safe investing in.
🔢 My stats:
● #1 globally on Upwork for the entire Finance category
● $5B+ raised: SAFE, equity, convertible, debt, bridge, mezz
● Clients raised $22M / week in 2023 on avg + 3 IPOs
● Over 2,000 Pitch Decks + Business Plans built
● Over 1K financial forecasts built from scratch
● Featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, INC, Business Insider + more
🦄 About my company Unicorn Capital:
INTEGRITY IN EXCELLENCE above all things: Excellent work, on time, every time. We only take on projects we are certain we can knock out of the park.
Our time is LIMITED: We work fast, but we have 40% Repeat Clients + 40% Referral + over 10 Upwork project invites DAILY. We have to choose new clients carefully. We have a waitlist. (This is not a sales tactic. It is reality.)
What we look for in a new client:
● Open mind, relaxed attitude
● Focused on improving, lets their actions speak louder than words
● Knows our minimum scope, and wants the BEST
🇺🇸 Discount for US military veterans, active service & first responders
Capital Raising, Capital Introduction, Investor Relations, Investor Targeting, Fractional CFO, VC Expert, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Investor Narrative Strategy, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Syndicates, Seed & Pre-Seed Funds, Convertible Note, M&A, Startup Consulting, CIM, Business Plan, Fundraising Presentation, VC, PE, OpenAI, AI
Business Plan
Financial Modeling
Investor Overview
Startup Consulting
Venture Capital
Pitchbook
Fundraising
Pitch Deck
Business Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation Design
Investor List
Mergers & Acquisitions
AI Consulting
Lead Generation
Accounting
Market Research
Fundraising Presentation
Outreach Strategy
Valuation
Eileen J.
Seattle, Washington
$40/hr
5.0
87 jobs
✺ Crowdfunding Expert & Campaign Strategist
$350M+ Raised | 5,000+ Campaigns | Former Indiegogo Director
Struggling to fund your project or turn interest into action? I’ve helped thousands of creators launch and scale campaigns that meet and often exceed their goals.
As the former Artistic Projects Director at Indiegogo and a crowdfunding strategist for the last decade, I bring deep insight into what makes campaigns succeed. I help you navigate the process with clarity, confidence, and a plan that works.
I now work directly with artists, nonprofit teams, and creative entrepreneurs to build strong, impactful campaigns that keep your voice and vision at the center.
❖ What You Can Expect
⟡ Complete Campaign Strategy
I’ll guide you from concept to completion, breaking each step into clear, manageable tasks.
⟡ Messaging & Pitch Development
Together, we’ll craft language that connects with your audience and builds credibility.
⟡ Creative & Tactical Support
I collaborate with a trusted team of editors, designers, and producers to help you build polished campaign assets.
⟡ Cross-Sector Experience
I’ve worked across the arts, tech, product design, and nonprofit sectors, helping raise over $350 million in crowdfunding.
⧉ Packages
Option A: Strategy Session – $250
• One-hour video call
• Review of your current assets and goals
• Personalized feedback and specific next steps
Option B: Full Campaign Blueprint – $1,200
This option is designed for creators who want more than a consultation. Many clients come in overwhelmed or unsure if they can manage a campaign alone. You won’t have to.
You’ll stay in control of your vision, but I’ll be with you at every stage to help you avoid common pitfalls and move forward with confidence.
This package includes:
• Everything in Option A
• A customized campaign work plan and timeline
• A full marketing and outreach strategy tailored to your audience
• Templates, checklists, and real examples you can build from
• Ongoing access to me during your prep phase for questions, reviews, and guidance when you need it most
I’m not here to drop off a template and disappear. This is a strategic partnership with someone who cares about your success and stays with you through the build.
✧ Ready to Launch?
Take the Campaign Readiness Quiz on my site lemonjulius dot com to see where you are in your launch journey.
Not sure which option fits your needs? Send me a message and I’ll help you figure out the right plan based on your goals, timeline, and budget.
Crowdfunding
Campaign Management
Marketing Strategy
Campaign Setup
Crowdfunding Platform
Social Media Content
Social Media Account Setup
Kickstarter Marketing
Crowdfunding Marketing
Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding Consultation
Marketing
Social Media Content Creation
Crowdfunding Account Setup
Fundraising
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How to Hire Top Crowdfunding Specialists
How to hire crowdfunding specialists
Do you have a new business or product idea but aren’t ready to pursue formal investment channels? Why not raise capital from the crowd? If you’re looking for a contractor who can help you run a crowdfunding campaign on sites such as Kickstarter, Fundable, and Indiegogo, a crowdfunding specialist can help.
So how do you hire crowdfunding specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top crowdfunding specialists on Upwork.
How to shortlist crowdfunding professionals
As you’re browsing available crowdfunding consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
Industry fit. You want a crowdfunding specialist who understands your target market so they can build you a crowdfunding campaign that will resonate with your audience.
Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., launching a crowdfunding campaign with Kickstarter).
Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular crowdfunding specialist.
How to write an effective crowdfunding job post
With a clear picture of your ideal crowdfunding specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective crowdfunding job post should include:
Scope of work: From running your crowdfunding campaign to handling PPC (pay-per-click) ads, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or marketing channels, mention this here.
Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Crowdfunding is the practice of leveraging the public to fund projects, products, and start-up ventures. A crowdfunding specialist can help you set up an account on a major crowdfunding platform and build a conversion funnel around your campaign through traditional digital marketing tactics such as social media shares, email lists, and content creation.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in crowdfunding professionals:
Crowdfunding
Digital marketing
Content creation
Social media
Email list building
Crowdfunding is the practice of leveraging the public to fund projects, products, and start-up ventures. A crowdfunding specialist can help you set up an account on a major crowdfunding platform and build a conversion funnel around your campaign through traditional digital marketing tactics such as social media shares, email lists, and content creation.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in crowdfunding professionals:
Crowdfunding
Digital marketing
Content creation
Social media
Email list building
Why hire crowdfunding specialists?
The trick to finding top crowdfunding specialists is to identify your needs. Which crowdfunding platform (e.g., Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Experiment) will you be using to raise capital? Will your crowdfunding specialist also need copywriting skills to write the copy that will turn leads into investments? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
The trick to finding top crowdfunding specialists is to identify your needs. Which crowdfunding platform (e.g., Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Experiment) will you be using to raise capital? Will your crowdfunding specialist also need copywriting skills to write the copy that will turn leads into investments? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire a crowdfunding specialist?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
An experienced crowdfunding specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their crowdfunding services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
An experienced crowdfunding specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their crowdfunding services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.