Just reading online. Sponsored my first project about two years ago - but only recently really warmed up to the idea and sponsored quite a few projects. I am realizing that often, one can find cutting edge ideas on Kickstarter. The savings is just a bonus. It really is fantastic except for one bad potato i encountered in the whole process.
I discovered kickstarter and indiegogo when I was still studying in college. Looking how other startups raised so much money for their project, I really believe in the potential of crowdfunding.