iBesties: Dolls for Future Tech and Business Leaders

May Update
almost 10 years ago – Sun, May 29, 2016 at 09:37:43 AM

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Thank you + Next Steps
over 10 years ago – Mon, Aug 03, 2015 at 12:53:23 PM

Hi Backers!

Thanks for making our project a reality! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible.  

In order to start producing our dolls, a few things need to happen. First, Kickstarter needs to transfer the funds so we have the money to make the orders (this can take up to 2 weeks).

Second, we have to find out more about you and where we should ship your rewards when they’re ready. We will be sending our BackerKit survey out to collect this information after 2 weeks. We will give you a heads up before we send the survey so you can watch for it. You do not need to make a login and password to fill out your survey, just fill it out and you’re all good to go! 

In the meantime, we are finalizing manufacturing and are excited to keep you updated with the progress! 

We also wanted to thank some of the talented people and amazing companies and organizations that helped make this campaign happen. 

Advisors: David Ochi, Lisa Varga, Jim Klingler, Brent Marcus

Talent: Kickstarter Consulting: Leigh Lepore; Kickstarter Video: Elizabeth Giorgi  

Other Kickstarter Support: Miss Possible,  Wonder Crew,  I Am Elemental, Geek Girls, Blackstone LaunchPad, 1MC, University of California Irvine.

Other Support of Time, Energy and Expertise: Colin, Sheana, Melanie, Sarah, & Christie and everyone who pledged and shared the campaign...like YOU! :)

Again, thanks for all your support. We can’t wait to send you your dolls!

Talk Soon!

The iBesties Team 

Stretch Goal Survey
over 10 years ago – Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 09:32:45 PM

Hi Backers!

Thank you again for your support! We had a great week this week, and we are on track to making our goal. With 13 days left, we are nearly 70% of the way there! With your help, we’ll reach $50,000 in no time! So please keep sharing!

We also wanted to let you know that as we get closer to our goal we are planning to introduce stretch goals. As our early adopters, we wanted to ask you first which character you would like to see made next.

Please comment to this post if you have a favorite character that you would like to see as the next doll.

Thanks again!

Gina & Jenae

We also wanted to share some other Kickstarters we think are pretty cool. Since we have spent a good portion of the summer (and my birthday!) doing all things Kickstarter, we are profiling companies that make great summer products! 

First, for all you bikers/beach cruisers out there, Hydra makes a smart water bottle with a built in Bluetooth speaker and also lighting system that helps to warn people of your presence. They are also solving my sleeping problems by installing a lighting and soothing system with an app that includes soothing sounds! Check it out here!

Barco

Affordable tiebars with endless options! Change your look for every occasion by simply snapping on a different magnetic cover. These aren't that summery but they're still fun! Click here now!

Sandout Sandels

These sandals are amazing! Stop vacuuming sand out of your car and your home! Stop emptying shoes over and over again. Click here now!

Closca

More biking! Closca Fuga represents the balance between Safety, Functionality and Style, transforming a safety element into a fashion accessory. Click here now!

Stretch Goal for the last 2 days!
over 10 years ago – Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 12:52:28 PM

Hi Backers! 

We officially have two days left of our Kickstarter campaign!! We have always heard that the last 48 hours can be the most exciting and we're ready for it! :) If you know anyone that is interested in getting a book, doll or shirt please share the campaign with them and let them know it will only be up for 2 more days.

For our $60,000 stretch goal we will be giving a pair of iBesties glasses to go with every doll ordered. These glasses have been a BIG hit with kids so far.

And speaking of cute kids wearing those glasses- we wanted to share a video with you. These girls are from a local dance studio and volunteered to choreograph a dance to the iBesties theme song. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! :)

 For easy sharing:

Facebook: I backed iBesties on Kickstarter. They make dolls and books that inspire girls to be CEOs and tech moguls! Only 2 days left to support their Kickstarter! http://kck.st/1JSwV0D

Twitter: I backed @ibestiestweets on @Kickstarter to #Empowergirls through dolls and books. http://kck.st/1JSwV0D #GirlsinTech

Thanks again!

Gina & Jenae

We did it!!!!!
over 10 years ago – Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 09:29:29 AM

Whooo Hooo, Backers!

Thanks to you we passed our goal with 3 days to go! For now, Jenae, McKenna, Jada and I plan to celebrate and we'll keep you posted with stretch goals and extra offerings shortly!

Thank you again for all of your kind messages, shares, blog posts and more that helped get us to our goal! 

Gina, Jenae and the iBesties Team