pizzaparty2

I'm specifically interested in C# and JavaScript if you require that distinction.

I have a novel invention that I am pretty sure at least some people will like. I haven't done a whole lot of market research except searching for similar products, a patent search, and just kind of knowing that the device would be useful for certain people.

I'm making the device now. I'm actually several iterations in but it's shaping up. I think I will be able to launch the Kickstarter in about four months.

I'll probably set the lowest possible number for "success". That would include remaining legal expenses I haven't paid like getting it UL listed, etc.

So say I set the Kickstarter goal to $20,000. I could put $2000 in myself and I think get another $2000-$3000 from local supporters. That's 25% funded which I think has a chance at providing the initial momentum the project will need.

Say I get to this point. I've had a successful $20,000 Kickstarter. I order ~500 boards and cases and assemble and ship them myself.

But then what? I'll have a successful POC and made a net profit of maybe a couple thousand bucks. How do I grow it from there into a bigger product? For example, I think the invention could be useful to a larger percent of the population than I will capture with just Kickstarter marketing.

I think I can do a successful Kickstarter but I don't know how to capitalize on that.