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EP #543 The Exact Strategy Behind a $165K Kickstarter Campaign | The Pin

DATE POSTED:January 29, 2026

If you’re working on a Kickstarter and want real crowdfunding tips you can actually use, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn exactly what went into a $165k+ raise for a sustainable, innovative product that’s racking up news headlines. 

In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Sudeshna Naik, co-founder of The Pin, a luxury wooden wireless earbud with built-in AI translation.

Sudeshna shares how her background in computer science and sustainable product development at UC Berkeley led her to challenge the perception that eco-friendly products are “second class.”

Engineered for premium sound, The Pin is made from FSC-certified wood and designed to help reduce the increasing issue of e-waste.

Sudeshna broke down how “The Pin” smashed its $165,000+ Kickstarter goal. You’ll learn:

  • Why THIS key variable matters more than audience reach.
  • The one true key to crowdfunding success (Hint: it’s not transactions)
  • The secret to combining product sustainability with premium quality
  • And More!

Sudeshna also reveals how ad performance changed mid-campaign, and what she would do differently if she launched again. Plus, she shared a method that any creator can use to turn crowdfunding into a live R&D lab.

If you’re building something meaningful and wondering how to find people who truly care, this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and perspective.

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