Kickstart Your Make/100: Crowdfunding Creators Meetup
Come hang out with fellow creators for a relaxed Kickstarter Make100 meetup, this time sponsored by Solid Solutions!
Make100 is Kickstarter’s annual January creative challenge where makers launch a project offering 100 limited-edition pieces. It’s a fun way to experiment, test small runs, and connect with backers through something unique. Whether you’re curious about running your first campaign or already planning one, this meetup is for you.
🎤 15-Minute Creator Talk + Q&A
We’ll kick things off with Rob Hallifax, a London-based product manager and Kickstarter expert who has successfully funded ten campaigns, raised nearly $400,000 and broke two world records. (This one and this one!)
He’ll share his real-world experience running a Make100 campaign, the highs, the challenges, and what he wishes he’d known. After the talk, we’ll open it up for a 15-minute Q&A so you can ask your own questions.
✨ A quick word from our sponsor
Margaretha Samuels from Solid Solutions will share how the SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur Program supports makers, designers, and startups.
🤝 Quickfire 2-Minute Intros
Got a skill, service, or product that can help Kickstarter creators? Or looking to team up with others? We’ll have a round of 2-minute intros to speak about themselves and how they can help.
Here are a few people who plan to take part:
💡 David Cullimore and Nick Silvester – Intellectual Property Lawyers
IP Asset helps creators build and extract value from their ideas through commercially relevant and strategic intellectual property advice.
📸 Duncan Raban – Photographer
Known for his expressive, people-focused photography that captures emotion, energy, and story.
🎙 Ross Cullum – Storytelling & Pitch Coaching
Business Speech & Communication Coach who helps founders craft their story and deliver them confidently.
Want to be added to this list? Contact me with your name, professional title, and a short description (under 20 words).
Itinerary
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Welcome & Networking (with refreshments and casual drinks)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Rob Hallifax with audience Q&A
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Word from Sponsor & Quickfire 2-Minute Intros
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Networking & Tour of Blue Garage
It’s a casual, friendly space to swap stories, learn from each other, and find collaborators. Whether you’re just curious about Make100 or already planning your campaign, you’re welcome to join!