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The Godoys founded Black Sands Entertainment in 2016 to highlight the people and narratives frequently left out of mainstream media. Emerging adults are consuming the comic publisher and media company’s dozens of titles that reflect the global diaspora, similar to what the Godoys would have done had they had the chance when they were their age.
Black Sands Entertainment is devoted to black history and the black community. However, another factor has also played a part in its remarkable success. Entrepreneurs met with the Godoys in advance of Veterans Day to find out how they took Black sands from fundraising to almost going public with financing from Shark Tank Kevin Hart and Mark Cuban and how their experiences in the Army influenced their entrepreneurial venture. When it involves raising funds, momentum is the most important component.
Hardships Experienced by Godoys While Fund Raising
The Godoys focused on raising money from the beginning by promoting their material on social media. Black Sands ran four Kickstarter campaigns from 2017-2020, raising $80,000. Then, in 2020, they decided to start a new WeFunder campaign. When it comes to their strategy for the 2020 election, Manuel adds that they essentially judged the intent of their most incredible followers. If you were to contribute this amount of money, they would spend a minimum of 15 minutes answering the concerns about their business, finances, etc.
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