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Kubik: Somewear generated over $150,000 in 30-day pre-order campaign

James Kubik · #46 Never Get Lost Again · Mar 3, 2025 · at 2:51

James Kubik, founder of Somewear (Somewhere), pitches his satellite communication hotspot to investors on The Pitch.

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“We went out and we launched a pre-order campaign in April. And in 30 days, we sold over 150,000 dollars of product.”

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