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Ed Costello

Brooklyn, NY

Just some guy. For a brief moment in the 1990s I ran a stupidly huge web site called IBM.com. I consult on web site technology operations & strategies while pursuing my own projects. I’m owned by two fluffy golden retrievers.

  1. on February 28
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    A Show with Ze Frank by Ze Frank

    In 2006 I created a show called "The Show with Ze Frank." With your help I'd like to start a new show. Same, same... but different.

    • 293% funded $146,752 pledged
    • 3,900 backers
    • Funded Mar 09, 2012
  2. on February 4
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    Ed Costello
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    TOC Guide to SF by Shan Wang & Eric Meltzer

    The TOC Guide is a list of amazing places in and around San Francisco, printed on an origami-inspired map.

    • 163% funded $16,319 pledged
    • 489 backers
    • Funded Mar 15, 2012
  3. on October 29, 2011
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    Ed Costello
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    The Uprise Books Project by The Uprise Books Project

    The Uprise Books Project is building a website to provide banned and challenged books to underprivileged teens.

    • 104% funded $10,495 pledged
    • 252 backers
    • Funded Nov 01, 2011
  4. on September 20, 2011
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    Ed Costello
    commented on a project

    Any eta on the sticker/posters for backers? No rush, just curious.
  5. on August 2, 2011
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    Ed Costello
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    110 Stories: Augmented Reality Twin Towers iPhone App by Brian August

    An AR iPhone app that lets you "see" the Twin Towers, take a photo, comment & share your story with the world. Created by Brian August.

    • 111% funded $27,809 pledged
    • 470 backers
    • Funded Aug 13, 2011
  6. on February 27, 2011
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    Ed Costello
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    Urbanized: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit

    Help finish the new design documentary from the director of "Helvetica" and "Objectified".

    • 139% funded $118,505 pledged
    • 1,814 backers
    • Funded Mar 23, 2011
  7. on November 6, 2010
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    Ed Costello
    backed a project

    Unlogo - The Corporate Identity Media Filter by Jeffrey Crouse

    Back by popular demand! Unlogo is a web service that eliminates logos and other corporate signage from videos.

    • 100% funded $4,035 pledged
    • 128 backers
    • Funded Nov 22, 2010
  8. on September 25, 2010
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    Ed Costello
    backed a project

    Project: Interaction – We teach design! by Katie Koch & Carmen Dukes

    Project: Interaction is a 10 week after school program that teaches high schoolers to change their communities using design.

    • 111% funded $8,386 pledged
    • 125 backers
    • Funded Oct 14, 2010
  9. on September 21, 2010
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    Ed Costello
    backed a project

    COLONIE Restaurant coming soon to Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill - BROOKLYN'S COOL! by COLONIE

    COLONIE will be a new restaurant/wine bar located in Brooklyn Heights. We can't wait to open, so look out for us this November!

    • 153% funded $15,371 pledged
    • 91 backers
    • Funded Nov 11, 2010
  10. on August 27, 2010
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    Ed Costello
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    New Work City: Community Coworking Center for Independents in NY. by Tony Bacigalupo

    NWC is building the awesomest coworking space New York has ever seen. Help us make a home for NYC independents!

    • 119% funded $17,911 pledged
    • 256 backers
    • Funded Aug 27, 2010