Bluewire Audio LLC, a start-up company that is working to develop a safer and less cumbersome way to listen to audio while running or engaged in other physical activity, recently announced its plans to launch an Indiegogo campaign to fund their next round of production. The campaign is set to launch on April 1, 2019, with a fundraising goal of $30,000.
The Bluewire Audio product consists of a set of small speakers that are mounted on the outside of a cap or visor, where they direct audio towards the wearer’s ear. Without being too loud to disturb other people in the surrounding area, the speakers allow the wearer to listen to music or other audio without needing to fumble with earbuds or wires. More importantly, they also preserve ambient sound, eliminating the safety concerns when conventional earbuds or headphones are used during outdoor activities. The included Bluetooth receiver clips to the back of the hat and will easily pair with any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Bluewire Audio has self-funded production of the first 500 units, and is now looking for financial support through the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform to continue to the next level of production, which will allow Bluewire Audio products to be sold online and purchased at selected races and expos. Supporters of the campaign will receive discounts and early access to the wearable Bluetooth speakers, allowing them to enjoy them before they hit the market.
Bluewire Audio chose Indiegogo as their crowdfunding platform in part because of its track record of helping entrepreneurs fund and launch new ideas each day. Not only is Indiegogo a crowdfunding platform, but they also offer services and resources to empower the projects. Roughly 19,000 campaigns launch on Indiegogo every month and 235 countries and territories are represented by Indiegogo users. Since launching in 2008, Indiegogo has helped to bring 800,000 projects to life.
“We’re excited to have reached this level of the production phase, and believe our product is something worthy of crowdfunding support,” said Emily Proos, CEO of Bluewire Audio. “We know that our product will change the way you listen to music, podcasts, and other audio, and we appreciate your consideration of our Indiegogo campaign.”
About Bluewire Audio LLC
Bluewire Audio LLC is a start-up founded by anesthesiologist Andy Proos and his daughter Emily, who is a recent graduate of Babson College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The company is based on their idea for a speaker system that is mounted on the band of a hat or visor allowing the wearer to listen to audio while engaged in physical activity without the inconvenience of wires and earbuds that can be distracting and require continual readjustment. It also allows the user to hear ambient sound, addressing the safety concerns when conventional earbuds and headphones that feature noise-canceling technology are used in active settings. For more information on Bluewire Audio, visit www.bluewireaudio.com or contact aproos@bluewireaudio.com or emproos@bluewireaudio.com.
