Bailey Richardson
One of the dangers leaders can fall into when they’re growing a vibrant community is listening to that loud 1%. It’s the tail wagging the dog. You have to learn to take in all the feedback that you get, but parse it carefully when it comes to the product decisions that you make that affect a larger audience. Communities are great for supercharging and scaling … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Bailey Richardson | Source: First Round Review | Subject: Customer Related
Bailey Richardson
The missing ingredient in many would-be communities is dedication. We put on one-off events or annual fundraisers, but we don’t give potential community members the chance to keep showing up or to raise their hands to take on responsibilities.
Content: Quotation | Author: Bailey Richardson | Source: First Round Review | Subject: Customer Related
Bailey Richardson
Communities are sacred. They imply a level of connection, advocacy and energy on the part of the people who are showing up. You’re incredibly lucky if you have a passionate group of people with a sense of ownership. It’s not a word to bandy about lightly. There’s a difference between opting into true engagement and passive, utilitarian use or inclusion. Aspiring community builders in the … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Bailey Richardson | Source: First Round Review | Subject: Customer Related
From Instant Pot to Instagram: Critical Lessons in Startup Community Building
Whether the entire product itself is a platform devoted to bringing folks together or community efforts provide an outlet for bonding over mutual love of a product, it seems as though more and more startups are getting into the community building game these days.
But “community” itself is still a rather fuzzy concept. It’s a murky and almost mystical world where connection is currency and authenticity … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Bailey Richardson | Source: First Round Review | Subject: Customer Related