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John Gruber

Philadelphia, PA

John Gruber joined Kickstarter on May 20, 2009

  1. 2 days ago
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

    XOXO Festival by Andy Baio

    A festival this September in Portland, Oregon bringing together artists and toolmakers to celebrate disruptive creativity.

    • 135% funded $169,083 pledged
    • 627 backers
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  2. on April 23
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    John Gruber
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    Light Table by Chris Granger

    Light Table is a new kind of IDE - a reactive work surface for the creation and exploration of our programs.

    • 128% funded $256,126 pledged
    • 5,727 backers
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  3. on April 13
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    John Gruber
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    Pebble: E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android by Pebble Technology

    Pebble is a customizable watch. Download new watchfaces, use sports and fitness apps, get notifications from your phone.

    • 10,266% funded $10,266,845 pledged
    • 68,929 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
  4. on February 27
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

    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
  5. on December 13
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

    Elevation Dock: The Best Dock For iPhone by Casey Hopkins

    Undocking's a breeze and it works with cases. Built at a whole new level of quality with a beautifully minimal design.

    • 1,952% funded $1,464,706 pledged
    • 12,521 backers
    • Funded Feb 11, 2012
  6. on June 2, 2011
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

    Red Pop by Beep Industries

    Red Pop adds a big red button to your iPhone camera so you never miss a moment and that perfect shot.

    • 240% funded $48,081 pledged
    • 611 backers
    • Funded Jul 02, 2011
  7. on November 17, 2010
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

    TikTok+LunaTik Multi-Touch Watch Kits by Scott Wilson + MINIMAL

    Transform your iPod Nano into the world's coolest multi-touch watches with TikTok + LunaTik by Scott Wilson and MINIMAL.

    • 6,283% funded $942,578 pledged
    • 13,512 backers
    • Funded Dec 16, 2010
  8. on October 4, 2010
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

    Glif - iPhone 4 Tripod Mount & Stand by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt

    Glif is a simple iPhone 4 accessory with two primary functions: mounting your iPhone to a standard tripod, and acting as a kickstand to prop it up.

    • 1,374% funded $137,417 pledged
    • 5,273 backers
    • Funded Nov 02, 2010
  9. on June 30, 2010
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    John Gruber
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    Vuvuzelas for BP by Adam Quirk

    Park a horde of vuvuzela players outside of BP corporate headquarters for a full day.

    • 342% funded $6,846 pledged
    • 426 backers
    • Funded Jul 07, 2010
  10. on April 14, 2010
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    John Gruber
    backed a project

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    Art Space Tokyo: iPad Edition + Hardcover Reprint by Craig Mod

    Art Space Tokyo is a beautiful guide to Tokyo through its art world. We're funding an update, reprint and iPad edition.

    • 158% funded $23,790 pledged
    • 265 backers
    • Funded May 01, 2010