I launched my first ever crowd-funding campaign yesterday to raise funds for the MGWU Summer Academy. The start was moderate but it has picked up pace after Nishith's contribution. He made a really big commitment yesterday and I was doubtful if I would be able to continue that pace today or not. But to everybody's surprise, I exceeded my goal and have reached $625 till now.
Biggest contribution of the day came from my old friend Markus who is from Germany but is in Argentina right now. I met him in 2010 while travelling when I was in University but have remained in touch with him over past few years. We keep exchanging emails regularly to update what's happening in our lives. I emailed him yesterday to ask for the contribution and was sure that he'll help in some way or the other. But the amount he committed was simply unexpected. Thanks a lot to Markus, after his contribution I am really feeling confident.
Other contributions of the were from Anand sir and James Beshara. I was pursuing Anand sir for quite some time now and he contributed a good amount without any hesitation. Earlier we decided to do it over the weekend but then he surprised me by doing it today only. Another surprise of the day came in the form of contribution from James Beshara. I was planning to contact him after raising some funds form friends but out of nowhere he contributed to my campaign without me even asking for it. He is the co-founder and CEO of Crowdtilt and was recently chosen by Time as one of the member of 30-under-30 list. What a guy!
What an eventful day it was. Once again it's time to get back to work, good night fellas :)
Biggest contribution of the day came from my old friend Markus who is from Germany but is in Argentina right now. I met him in 2010 while travelling when I was in University but have remained in touch with him over past few years. We keep exchanging emails regularly to update what's happening in our lives. I emailed him yesterday to ask for the contribution and was sure that he'll help in some way or the other. But the amount he committed was simply unexpected. Thanks a lot to Markus, after his contribution I am really feeling confident.
Other contributions of the were from Anand sir and James Beshara. I was pursuing Anand sir for quite some time now and he contributed a good amount without any hesitation. Earlier we decided to do it over the weekend but then he surprised me by doing it today only. Another surprise of the day came in the form of contribution from James Beshara. I was planning to contact him after raising some funds form friends but out of nowhere he contributed to my campaign without me even asking for it. He is the co-founder and CEO of Crowdtilt and was recently chosen by Time as one of the member of 30-under-30 list. What a guy!
What an eventful day it was. Once again it's time to get back to work, good night fellas :)