Real CrowdFunding Success Story: G-RO Revolutionary Smart Luggage raised over $3 Million - Now Available
It has been two years since the launch of G-RO: Revolutionary Carry-on Luggage which is now Available on Amazon LaunchPad. Amazon LaunchPad is a a program designed with startups in mind. As Amazon descri
bes it, “Amazon Launchpad makes it easy for startups to launch, market, and distribute their products to hundreds of millions of Amazon customers across the globe.” Jennifer Petoskey, Launchpad's senior marketing manager says. Moreover,"Launchpad is like having an amplifier for what you as a startup is trying to do." With the likes of Crowdfunding platforms, venture capitalist firms, and seed accelerators, startups have a plethora of resources at their disposal. While the process of turning concept into product has become more achievable, addressing factors such as marketing and distribution channels still stand as sizable hurdles crucial to your business’ success. Only over-funded Crowdfunding Campaigns that are unique gets selected. And that's where G-RO: Revolutionary Smart Carry-On Luggage comes in. With the success of raising a little over $3.3 Million dollars on KickStarter, G-RO is now a thriving corporation that is selling thousands of Luggage's around the world. You heard this type of story before. A young and ambitious entrepreneur taking a major risk to make his dream come true. The same is true with the founder of G-RO.
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Netta Shalgi, an industrial designer by education, a hungry entrepreneur and a traveler from a young age, has always been fascinated with mechanics, creation and bringing things to life. From his first project melting down Legos and turning them into new Legos that allowed him to build what was in his imagination to his creation of G-RO, Netta’s passion has been taking the blueprints in his mind and turning them into products that people can use and enjoy.Ken Hertz, a strategist, lawyer and frequent traveler who lives out of his luggage over six months a year, wanted to save all his “travel brothers and sisters” in the business journey. Ken and Netta combined their ideas about improving travel and used them to develop a hero product. In 2010, they established a new company, Travel-Light LTD. Its goal is to create innovative standards that meet the traveling challenges faced in the 21st Century and to deliver high quality products at competitive prices for the growing population of commuters. From concept, to launching a Crowdfunding Campaign, to selling Millions on Amazon. Now that is a Success Story to be told. What makes this carry-on special? G-RO was designed with innovative, game-changing features. Comprised of two axle-less and extra-large diameter wheels, these patented, all-terrain wheels are engineered to feel lighter, roll easier and last longer. Additional groundbreaking features of the G-RO travel bag include its ergonomic handle, state-of-the-art location tracker and electronic charging station, including an exterior workspace with a built-in tablet stand. Also included is an expandable option allows for even more packing space to transport all personal belongings. To see and/or purchase the G-RO: Revolutionary Carry-on Luggage please check-out our
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