Excellent read on the history of Kickstarter and, more specifically, the pivot to crypto that came with an investment from a16z. The article gives plenty of reasons to wince at their growth pains but, quite frankly, running a successful business is very hard. I've known a handful of folks that have worked there and I've always respected it as an outsider looking in, even when it was disappointing to see them not keep up with competitors.

No shade from my end being thrown towards them, it's just a fascinating read.