NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | Dec 9, 2014

TORONTO, ON Dec 11, 2014 – The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) today announced that Steve Tam, Hardware, Tech and Design Lead, Indiegogo Canada, has joined the Association’s Crowdfunding Ambassadors Program.

“We’re very excited that Canada continues to be a highly innovative and robust source of market activity for Indiegogo since expanding to Canada in June 2013, and welcome Steve as an expert resource in leading some of the most explosive crowdfunding segments around - hardware, tech and design,” said Craig Asano, Executive Director of the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada.

NCFA Canada Crowdfunding Ambassadors

Crowdfunding Ambassadors (CFAs) are leaders, educators, supporters and advocates of an inclusive and broad-based crowdfunding industry in communities across Canada. They are circles of influence and ‘go to resources’ for small businesses and investors to connect with, share and learn about crowdfunding via locally hosted events and initiatives. CFAs are specialists and plugged into an international network of shared resources, thought leadership, and industry professionals striving to cultivate and shape the future of crowdfunding in Canada and beyond.

Steve Tam, Hardware, Tech and Design Lead, Indiegogo Canada

Steve is the Canadian lead in Hardware, Tech, and Design for Indiegogo. He has co-founded creative branding agency 100 Acre Wood, Simcoe Bicycles, and Metsa Design. Last fall he was named to Marketing Magazine's Top 30 Under 30, and is Toronto's Ambassador for the Swiss founded Sandbox Network.

“Crowdfunding is an incredible way to test your assumptions before you test your bank account,” --  Steve Tam, Hardware, Tech and Design Lead, Indiegogo Canada.

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About Indiegogo

Indiegogo empowers people around the world to fund what matters to them. As the largest global crowdfunding platform, campaigns have launched from almost every country around the world with millions of dollars being distributed every week due to contributions made by the Indiegogo community. At its core, Indiegogo is the equal opportunity platform dedicated to democratizing the way people raise funds for any project – creative, entrepreneurial or cause-related. The company was launched in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. For more information please visit:  www.indiegogo.com.

About National Crowdfunding Association of Canada

The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada crowdfunding hub providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. NCFA Canada is a community-based, membership-driven entity that was formed at the grass roots level to fill a national need in the market place. Join our growing network of industry stakeholders, fundraisers and investors. Increase your organization’s profile and gain access to a dynamic group of industry front runners. For more more information please visit:  ncfacanada.org | Canadian Crowdfunding Ambassadors.

Source: NCFA Canada, Indiegogo

For more information please contact:

Media Contact
Craig Asano
NCFA Canada
Executive Director
p. (416) 618-0254
e. casano@ncfacanada.org