GoSun Stove: Portable, High Efficiency Solar Cooker

A project in Cincinnati, OH by Patrick Sherwin
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Only 20 minutes to a meal, safely sizzling up to 550°F, the GoSun Stove is the first truly practical fuel-free cooking solution.
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Backers: 955
Average Pledge Per Backer: $213

Funded: $203,217 of $40,000
Dates: Sep 5th -> Oct 27th (53 days)
Project By: Patrick Sherwin
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Latest News

He turned down 'Shark Tank,' now this Cincinnati entrepreneur is turning to crowdfunding

April 23rd - via: bizjournals.com
CINCINNATI, OH - A Cincinnati entrepreneur completed a wildly successful Kickstart campaign to fund his solar-powered stove in 2013, and he's turning to it for a second time instead of more traditional fundraising. (Read More)

One Day Left + New Website

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
 Only 33 Hours Left in the campaign - we've climbed above $183K.  Use this Facebook Post to Share With Friends!  Visit our New and Improved Website:  As we've said, we're kicking in the afterburners and serving our customers the best we have to... (Read More)

We're Doubling Our Efforts To Empower

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Double The Love:  Based on sales of over 500 units, we'll be gifting over 100 GoSun Stoves in the near future.  In honor of your support on KickStarter, we are giving back... (Read More)

Muffins in the Solar Space Station (aka. GoSun Stove)

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Time-Lapse Video: GoSun In Action! Here's the proof. It was delicious. New Partner - Solar Energy International:  one of the first to receive a GoSun Stove, SEI and Matthew Harris will be playing with our technology with a bunch of solar energy... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL ANNOUNCEMENT

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
All backers purchasing a GoSun Stove (currently at $219) or better have a chance to earn some extra features once the funding goals below are met.   Want to make this a reality?  Help spread the word!  Share our KickStarter on Facebook. Stretch... (Read More)

Time To Turn On The Afterburner

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We're kicking it into high-gear as we prepare for our last week on KickStarter.  We can't wait for what's next   =   you getting a GoSun Stove!   Stay tuned for some exciting Stretch Goals... Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Spark Fund: We... (Read More)

We are Hiring and Aspiring

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Despite the federal government shutdown, last week was a flurry of activity out in sunny Los Angeles.  We cooked up a storm, literally.  We prepared a couple meals during 25mph Santa Ana wind storms.   Solar Decathlon + Burning Man Community out... (Read More)

Sneak Peak into the Future

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Just Starting Our Solar Decathlon

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, we've taken a big step towards revolutionizing the solar powered world.  We have a long road ahead to fulfill the fuel-free vision we've created.  Thanks again, for joining in.   Empowerment Program Developments:   Recent data... (Read More)

New Reward Level, PawPaws, and an Award

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been busy at GoSun World Headquarters.  Lots of interesting developments, so we'll be sharing more and asking you to share more as well.  We're ecstatic with the growth of our campaign and the media coverage.  THANK YOU!   GoSun Wins... (Read More)

SUCCESS!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT!  In just five days we hit our goal on KickStarter.  We are super grateful for your support!!  If we continue to raise funds, we won't have to borrow money or empty our own pockets.    IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!  We know our early... (Read More)

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