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For now, the best way you can help is to try and sell your organization on sponsoring a larger amount. We can help you if they're interested. :)

oellegaard 13y ago
I think I know a company that would be interested, but I noticed something on the page: "Please consider giving a little extra if you are also requesting additional features." -> Does this mean you get to be a part of deciding features if you donate?
- danielsiders 13y ago
  We'll definitely take feature requests from sponsors seriously. The biggest limiting factor is how much time we can afford to spend on development. Anyone who substantially helps out with that gets a bigger voice in prioritizing the order we develop the reach features.
DigitalJack 13y ago
You are leaving money on the table.
- efuquen 13y ago
  I don't think the point is to "profit" as much as it is to fund the project. Notice these aren't "customers" but sponsors. Maybe the mindset of "money is being left on the table" isn't quiet the right one for this sort of project ...
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- vinceguidry 13y ago
  Seriously. When I first went to the website and read the description, I was like, "why isn't this already funded? They're only asking for $75K." Now I know why.
  - danielsiders 13y ago
    Thanks--We'll definitely accept individual contributions before the fundraising period ends. We wanted to avoid staff at companies contributing individually instead of bringing institutional support. Flynn's long term success will depend on institutional adoption (not contributions), so forging strong relationships in that area now is important. We're also considering different options e.g. Gittip vs traditional kickstarter-esque funding options with stickers and t-shirts. Currently there are 13 days on the clock, we'll post again when we're nearing deadline. We'd be excited to hear any suggestions you have on how to balance individual and organization contributions and participation before then. Thanks again for your support

oellegaard 13y ago

I think I know a company that would be interested, but I noticed something on the page: "Please consider giving a little extra if you are also requesting additional features." -> Does this mean you get to be a part of deciding features if you donate?

danielsiders 13y ago
We'll definitely take feature requests from sponsors seriously. The biggest limiting factor is how much time we can afford to spend on development. Anyone who substantially helps out with that gets a bigger voice in prioritizing the order we develop the reach features.

DigitalJack 13y ago

You are leaving money on the table.

efuquen 13y ago
I don't think the point is to "profit" as much as it is to fund the project. Notice these aren't "customers" but sponsors. Maybe the mindset of "money is being left on the table" isn't quiet the right one for this sort of project ...
- deleted 13y ago
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vinceguidry 13y ago
Seriously. When I first went to the website and read the description, I was like, "why isn't this already funded? They're only asking for $75K." Now I know why.
- danielsiders 13y ago
  Thanks--We'll definitely accept individual contributions before the fundraising period ends. We wanted to avoid staff at companies contributing individually instead of bringing institutional support. Flynn's long term success will depend on institutional adoption (not contributions), so forging strong relationships in that area now is important. We're also considering different options e.g. Gittip vs traditional kickstarter-esque funding options with stickers and t-shirts. Currently there are 13 days on the clock, we'll post again when we're nearing deadline. We'd be excited to hear any suggestions you have on how to balance individual and organization contributions and participation before then. Thanks again for your support