From local startups to Zac Braff movies, Kickstarter has played an important role for LA innovators over the past six years. We found five local startups worth checking out before their campaign deadline:
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Hate checking to see if your phone has finished charging? Love staring at hypnotic lights for an inappropriate amount of time? Light Pulse has created a charging cable that can show you the rate at which your phone is charging with a constant stream of electroluminescent lights that slow down as your device reaches full battery. Alternatively, you can buy 10 of these bad boys, turn off the lights, and live out your Tron fantasy.
Backers: Over 900
Funding: Over $36,000
Campaign Deadline: August 29, 2015
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Whether you're capturing your run down some fresh powder or inexplicably filming your cat for an hour, you need a fast and easy way to download and edit your footage. Gnarbox allows you to upload your camera’s memory and edit on the spot with a simple smartphone app.
Backers: Over 2,000
Funding: Over $400,000
Campaign Deadline: August 14, 2015
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121C Boards: The Spacecraft Inspired Skateboard
Skateboarding meets rocket science. This deck is made from recycled carbon fiber from USC’s Rocket Propulsion Lab. It is lighter than wood, stronger than steel, and has a cooler backstory than your old longboard. Each board saves 5 lbs of carbon fiber from the landfill, which seems like a slightly better use.
Backers: Over 100
Funding: Over $26,000
Campaign Deadline: August 21, 2015
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Tired of spontaneously yelling commands at your house that go unanswered? Lifeswitch has created a new, in-wall control panel that allows you to control you home with the help of Siri. Using an iPod Touch, you can control the temperature, music, lighting, alarm system, garage doors, and other home appliances.
Backers: 13
Funding: Over $1,000
Campaign Deadline: September 8, 2015
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Know your new neighborhood’s noise level with HowLoud. They're creating a map to show homebuyers the loudest and most peaceful neighborhoods in Northern America by utilizing Factual’s data of local businesses. You’ll receive a SoundScore based on any busy roads, noisy businesses, or airplane traffic around your new home.
Backers: Over 200
Funding: Over $38,000
Campaign Deadline: August 12 2015
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