LaunchGood
Organized by Roy Pope

We speak YOUR language!

$495

raised of $5,000 USD goal

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Impact: Sarasota, FL

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by April 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT

We are a multilingual, e-commerce education platform with an online forum, articles, videos, ebooks and, a marketplace for teachers. WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE!


Who is Talking About Us

Backed by Real Data

                                Top Languages In Internet Usage

                    (Millions of Users November 2015 Internet World Stats)

                                   Top Ten Languages Used in the Web

                     (Percentage Increase 2000-2015 Internet World Stats)

Current State of Project

 We have finished the concept inception, prototyping and beta development stages.

Why was this platform created?   

International teachers found difficulty locating relevant resources in different languages. This led me to research beneficial, relevant websites with the resources they needed. After an extensive search, it was found that the current resources were significantly lacking for international teachers.

Idea Validation Steps Conducted

  • Identified if sizable target market 
  • Identified if scalable
  • Utilized Google Trend and Keyword Planner to substantiate market need
  • Formal surveys on whether this resource was useful
  • Researched/studied any competing or similar companies 
  • Consulted with technology experts

Initial Target Market 

The initial target market will be the Middle East region, the Northern Africa region and the United States of America.

  • Age range 24-54
  • Education level bachelors, graduate, and postgraduate
  • 2,000,000 MENA educators  
  • 3,000,000 Educators in the USA                                         

Competitive Edge

  • A majority of websites do not feature content in multiple languages
  • Larger market of potential subscribers
  • Puts the user in a "cultural comfort zone"
  • Variety of differentiated resources

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Joseph Williams

$25 USD, 7 years ago

Farzana Gardee

$5 USD, 7 years ago

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$50 USD, 7 years ago

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$10 USD, 7 years ago

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$50 USD, 7 years ago

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$25 USD, 7 years ago

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$10 USD, 7 years ago

Jacqueline Griffin

$10 USD, 7 years ago

Tyeisha Walton

$50 USD, 7 years ago

Oran Hartwell

$100 USD, 7 years ago

CLARENCE FISHER

$100 USD, 7 years ago

Kelsey Blumenberg

$25 USD, 7 years ago

Yolanda Tillman

$10 USD, 7 years ago

Angela J Grayson

$50 USD, 7 years ago

Updates 6

Roy Pope7 years ago

EdGuru Update

Hello Wonderful Backers,

A few updates:

  • The crowdfunding page has been redesigned. Check it out. You will really like it.
  • https://www.launchgood.com/project/edguru__we_speak_your_language#/
  • EdGuru increased followers from 92 to 302
  • EdGuru was contacted by the #3 education blog(Teach Thought.com) in the US who wants to form a permanent partnership
  • Phase 1 will roll out soon (Includes the main page, vision page, discussion forum pages and translation pages for interested parties who need a document translated into any language)

EdGuru still needs your help. Please get 3 people to commit to making a pledge of $25 each. We need to increase the EdGuru backers to move the project faster. We are also looking for sponsor/business supporters.

Thanks,

The Edguru Team

   


Roy Pope7 years ago

Revised Crowdfunding Platform

Good day,

Edguru is very excited! We have redesigned our crowdfunding pages to reflect an increased interest by individuals. 

  • Please take a minute to review the new crowdfunding pages and then share. 
  • https://www.launchgood.com/project/edguru__we_speak_your_language#/

  • We have also released a press release that has been picked up by different media outlets. The icons of a few of the media outlets are listed on the crowdfunding pages. 
  • We have increased our followers from 92 to 300 on the EdGuru Facebook page.
  • We will start a contest where any followers of our EdGuru facebook page, if they pledge, will receive a free ebook "The C's every teacher and parent should know to make a child successful" and an upgrade to the next level for whatever amount they pledge.
  • https://www.facebook.com/Ed-Guru-1166047470100988/?fref=ts

  • We created an exclusive offer where if a person pledges $50 they will receive lifetime access to the videos and articles. We will continually add content and upgrades so this is a really great offer.

Please share the campaign with your social networks and encourage them to make a pledge.

Thanks,
The EdGuru Team

  
Roy Pope7 years ago

EdGuru Update

According to study conducted by Nielsen-Netratings in 2005:Foreign markets were described as having the potential for massive revenues.The study also found that Internet use in traditional strong holds of the USA, Germany, the UK, and Sweden were flat lining.

We are asking for your help in spreading the word about EdGuru.  Identify 5 close friends who you know will pledge and share the campaign. We also accept business adopters and nonprofit organizations who will be recognized on the website. Imagine a person or company being recognized on an international website that attracts so many different cultures. That could tremendously help an entity with brand recognition and increased sales.

Thanks,

EdGuru

"We Speak Your language!"

https://www.launchgood.com/project/edguru__we_speak_your_language#/



Roy Pope7 years ago

EdGuru Research

Good day,

There was a study done in 2011 by Miniwatts marketing group. They found 56% of global internet users include native speakers of Chinese, Spanish, Japanese,Portuguese, German, Arabic, French, and Korean. English was the only major language to decrease. The decrease was -5 million. Bill Gates described foreign markets as "low hanging fruit".Thanks for supporting us and spreading the word.

 Thanks,

 The EdGuru Team


Roy Pope7 years ago

EdGuru update

Good day,

EdGuru is moving along at a very good pace getting a large level of exposure. Our video campaign has been viewed by over 20,000 individuals. We are excited about getting "likes" from a very diversified audience. People who speak French, Spanish and English from what we can identify thus far. We were contacted by someone from China who wants to help us penetrate their market more effectively. This means more potential profits for any sellers who place items on the EdGuru platform. Please help by identifying 10 people who would be willing to pledge. The minimum pledge is $10.

Thanks,

The EdGuru Team  

Roy Pope7 years ago

EdGuru Campaign Update

Hello EdGuru Supporters,

We have so much to share: 

1) A social media influencer has agreed to link their blog to our campaign. They have       130,000 followers. 

2) The campaign video has been viewed by almost 1200 people in 3 days. 

3) Two authors have approached the EdGuru team about being published                              internationally.  So yes, we have a waiting list, which is another form of validation. 

We have a backer goal of 315 individuals.We are also looking for business backers.  Please continue to share the EdGuru campaign with anyone in your network and assist us in reaching our goal of 315 backers.

Thanks,

The EdGuru Team 


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