Backbone: The Smart, Easy Way To A Healthy Back
A project in San Francisco, CA by Bifrost Biotech, Inc.000days
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Wearable support and mobile app that trains your posture, notifies you when you slouch, and reminds you when it's time to take a break!
Backers: 6146
Average Pledge Per Backer: $76
Funded: $467,833 of $24,999
Dates: Mar 31st -> May 3rd (33 days)
Project By: Bifrost Biotech, Inc.
Backers: 6146
Average Pledge Per Backer: $76
Funded: $467,833 of $24,999
Dates: Mar 31st -> May 3rd (33 days)
Project By: Bifrost Biotech, Inc.
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Last Updated: May 3 @ 12:01 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Shipping Savings! 
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Multi-Package Savings. If you selected a Backbone package of 2 or more, you’ll likely be reimbursed ~25%-50% of your shipping costs. Example: if you're paying $20 for US shipping (2x Backbone reward tier), you'll receive a ~$5-10 reimbursement... (Read More)
< 7 Days
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
It seems like only yesterday when I pressed the big green ‘Launch Now’ button for our Kickstarter project. I was ready to share with the world something special I created: a smart posture support, that makes it physically, and mentally, easier... (Read More)
Design Questions?
April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Quick Shipping Update!
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday! A quick update regarding our future shipping plans/rates: Who will we be shipping with? Why them? Multiple product shipping costs Shipping reimbursement Who Will We Be Shipping With? We’re just started working together with Amazon... (Read More)
$499k, A True Stretch
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
2 days ago, we rocketed past our $199k stretch goal - and you made it look easy! That means we’ll be filming and adding an additional training course: posture stretches + tracking. Free, for you. Next up, a true stretch goal ($499k) that comes with... (Read More)
BIG news!
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m proud to announce that we’re now working with an incredibly talented design firm (20 years of design experience) to greatly improve and refine Backbone’s smart posture support brace. A few of the famous names they’ve worked with: GoPro,... (Read More)
REDUCED SHIPPING Update!
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all the wonderful supporters who kept pushing me to look into reduced shipping. After doing the research, I can now update you with more concrete details. Credit goes to Stonemaier Games for laying out a guide on their site. Our package... (Read More)
We reached it, the BIG one: $99k
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick Summary (full update below): Reached BIG Stretch Goal at $99k. Reward Unlocked! Professionally Filmed In-App "Posture Exercises" Training Course and In-App Tracking. Kickstarter-Supporter Exclusive! You'll always receive our training courses... (Read More)
1,000 thanks
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
A thousand, thanks to you. "Thank you!" (Image via Nomensa) Because of your support and willingness to give us a chance, we've reached great heights. When I first set the goal for Backbone, I was thinking $25,000 was something we could achieve... (Read More)
1st Stretch Goal… Almost! Plus, Our Next Stretch Goal
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Where would Backbone be without your amazing support? I’m not sure, but I’m glad we’ll never know, thanks to you and our other amazing supporters. Now, onto the update: 1st Stretch Goal ($49k) - Almost!We're fast approaching our 1st Stretch... (Read More)
Backbone presented at MIT, Our Funding Goal, and other Important Updates!
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Just last Friday, I presented Backbone at MIT - one of the greatest tech universities in the world - for a business competition for Vietnamese entrepreneurs. Out of 300 talented companies, we ended up taking home the grand prize. I wanted to... (Read More)
12 Hours Later... Wow, What a Day!
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you SO MUCH for your generous support. Because of you, we're off to a runnnning start and well on our way towards accomplishing our mission: making it easier for you, and your loved ones, to enjoy the benefits of good posture with Backbone. ... (Read More)
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