Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
The Community Builders
Brianne Kimmel • The 6 builders who will thrive in the new world
experience
Craig Mod • Post-Artifact Books and Publishing
Our “small giants” approach optimized for mojo over growth. We wanted a small, talent-dense team with a focus on craft, autonomy, and quality of life for all team members. We banished the term “founder” in favor of “partner” and tried to be transparent with all business matters across the team.
We took some capital from investors in order to invest ... See more
We took some capital from investors in order to invest ... See more
Muse Retrospective
serving an unmet need
Kai Elmer Sotto • Get Together: How to build a community with your people
I was talking to a friend about why we decided to invite only paying believers to the Sublime private beta. My answer is that charging early for a product creates high expectations, and in aspiring to meet those expectations, we are held accountable to deliver a product you love and trust. My answer is that growing Sublime the right way is more imp... See more
sari azout • Taste, Conviction, Elon Musk

Proactively seek stories from exceptional members, then share them widely to inspire others to join the fun.
Kai Elmer Sotto • Get Together: How to build a community with your people
“human-powered discovery engine for interestingness.”
Maria Popova • Maria Popova — Cartographer of Meaning in a Digital Age
Michael Karnjanaprakorn on Substack
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