PledgeMe Blog

April 29, 2020

A few years ago, I realised I was a feminist. It was a bit of a shock, as for years I had scoffed at the idea that feminism was needed. I’d been brought up on a healthy dose of 80’s […]

April 20, 2020

Posted by Emma Goodman

Your crowd can get you through this crisis: How PledgeMe is supporting businesses during Covid-19

With the world’s economy looking rather grim in the current climate of Covid-19, it’s fair to say that businesses in New Zealand and Australia are doing it tough. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Many businesses are learning to […]

April 17, 2020

Posted by Emma Goodman

The Battle for Dunedin’s Chocolate Dream: Ocho’s Crowdfunding Story

On New Zealand’s beautiful South Island lies a small, historic city of less than 200,000 inhabitants. The serene harbour views and quiet, picturesque laneways of Dunedin belie the sheer force of will of the town’s inhabitants. This is the story […]

March 19, 2020

Posted by Emma Goodman

How to work from home as a team

With the world taking precautions against the rapid spread of coronavirus, working from home has become the new norm for many who’d usually be in the office. The #WFH hashtag has been trending, with many freelancers and digital nomads offering […]

March 16, 2020

Posted by Emma Goodman

How crowdfunding and crowdsourcing go hand in hand: Bird in a Cage’s case

To me, birds are a symbol of freedom. Birds were created to soar over this earth, their little bodies fragile but their wings powerful. Sadly, humankind invented cages to trap and keep these beautiful creatures and clip their wings so […]

March 10, 2020

Posted by Emma Goodman

Debunking the ‘Crowd in the Cloud’ crowdfunding myth: Why your crowd will be your best backers

Is your business ready to grow, and are you considering crowdfunding as a way to raise capital? Great! Many companies have successfully received investment through crowdfunding in Australia and New Zealand. However, it’s important to be aware that crowdfunding will […]

February 13, 2020

Posted by Emma Goodman

New Leader of the PledgeMe Ship

We have some pretty special news for you – the good ship PledgeMe has a new captain! In this article, our founder Anna and our chair Mel will introduce you to our new CEO, who we announced we’d be looking […]