Backing IRL Social Clubs — Packy McCormick

after seeing some 800~ events take place at The Commons i've learned 3 things: 1) plausible deniability: if you say we're here to make friends, friendship doesn't happen. if you say we're here to research or talk about niche topic x and y, friendships always form. same applies to dating. 2) communities are built from strong 1-1 relationships. a... See more

Success here will come down to implementation details. The incentive structure, funding sources, size, goals, moderation approach, and community management philosophy of these networks will determine their long term viability as both businesses and communities. Whether coming at it from the angle of social media, brand, or content creator, building... See more