Case studies and budding insights on how to build a community-driven organization.
By the people at People & Company. 🙌
Great community leaders get clear on two questions: Who do I want to get together? Why are we coming together?
Claire Wasserman has connected 75,000 women on a mission to close the wage gap. Here's how she sparked Ladies Get Paid, then grew by passing the torch.
A look back at Toastmaster’s roots and international expansion.
A deep dive into the history of Atlas Obscura and the community fueling it.
From a laser-sharp focus on the first writers to scaling through building with writers, not for them.
What we can learn about community building from Mariah Carey's fans.
The small kitchen appliance company in Ottawa built an incredible product. But they didn’t stop there. Here are the investments they made to help their community thrive.
Surf Simply is the best surf coaching resort in the world. Ru Hill shares how he built an experience surfers keep coming back for.
A sense of community is integral—not adjacent—to the value Weight Watchers offers members. Here’s how they built it.
The British company grew their community of cycling enthusiasts from 600 members in 2014 to over 10,000 today. Here’s what makes them the new community case study.
How the CEO of Ladies Learning Code is managing growth while keeping her first thousand fans happy.
The sincerity of the magazine’s content connected deeply with a group of people who have propelled Hello Mr. forward.
What the co-teacher of SVA IxD’s Entrepreneurial Design learned from his five years helping students launch $1,000 ideas.
How the dancer, choreographer, and founder of Movement Lifestyle designs classes that bring the best out of people.
*Probably the most engaged community I’ve ever worked with.
David joined SoundCloud in 2009, just a few months after launch. He shared what he learned building community at SoundCloud.
Mia joined YouTube in 2006, just a year after it launched. She reflects on what she learned building community in YouTube’s early years.
Every community needs a shared activity. Develop one that’s right for your people.