Discovering & Supporting New Ideas Online

We're studying how people discover, evaluate and support new ideas, products, creators and projects online.

This short survey takes less than 2 minutes and will help us understand what people value most when engaging with early-stage projects and creators.

Which best describes you?

Student

Working Professional

Founder / Entrepreneur

Have you ever financially supported something online?

Frequently

What have you supported before?

Content creators

NGOs / social causes

Startups / businesses

Open-source projects

Educational creators

How do you usually discover new products, creators or projects?

Instagram

What makes you interested in a new project or idea?

Innovative concept

Solving a real problem

What would make you trust a project enough to support it?

Verified creator

Working prototype/demo

Regular project updates

Transparent use of funds

Social media presence

Which of the following would motivate you to financially support an early-stage project?

Early access to products

Being part of the journey

Supporting innovation

Supporting local creators

Potential financial upside

Community recognition

What concerns would stop you from financially supporting a project online?

Fear of scams

Lack of transparency

Payment security concerns

Unclear use of funds

What types of projects would you be most interested in discovering?

Technology products

Sustainability projects

Community initiatives