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EchoShadow

Nonlinear • 176 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Community Building
  1. Immigrant parents faced significant hardships and challenges to establish their lives in a new country.
  2. EchoShadow was an online community that provided support and connection for parents, fostering deep relationships and meaningful projects.
  3. The impact of EchoShadow extended to the next generation, shaping the lives and connections of Echo babies who grew up within the community.
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Would You DEFINITELY Buy A Sequencer That Was...

ASeq Newsletter • 65 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Electronics Market research Survey Community Building
  1. The post discusses a poll for what people want in a sequencer, without vendors guiding the surveys.
  2. Considerations in the polls include the idea of a sequencer being identical except for one magical different feature from a new vendor.
  3. The poll asks if you would definitely buy the sequencer, potentially changing a planned purchasing decision.

Networking as a Superpower

Perspectives • 6 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Networking Career growth Community Building Public Speaking
  1. Networking is an investment that yields dividends - it's about connecting with like-minded individuals, not just transactional relationships.
  2. Building a network requires effort, but starting with small habits, finding like-minded communities, and being helpful can make it easier and enjoyable.
  3. Practicing thought leadership, embracing public speaking, and building communities are effective ways to grow your network and create a self-sustaining networking flywheel.

2022 Introspective

Technology Made Simple • 99 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Content creation Community Building Audience Growth Online Platforms
  1. The newsletter is going on break till January 5th to recharge and will have a 'start here' section for newcomers.
  2. More AI/Machine Learning content will be integrated into the newsletter on specific days to cater to a general audience.
  3. The growth of the newsletter was mainly influenced by partnerships, Substack recommendations, and content on other platforms including LinkedIn and Medium.

Join me on Notes

Knowledge Problem • 58 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Community Building Substack
  1. There's a new space called Notes on Substack for sharing various content like links, short posts, and more.
  2. As a subscriber to Knowledge Problem, you can automatically see the author's notes where you can like, reply, or share them around.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes on this platform and it's envisioned as a space for sharing thoughts and ideas.

Day One : Learn How To Create Value and Earn From It.

Day One • 599 implied HN points • 02 May 20
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Online business Skills Development Community Building Income Streams
  1. Learn how to create value and earn from it through productizing yourself and mastering monetization principles on online platforms.
  2. Focus on consistently earning income rather than saving as the key to building wealth.
  3. Consider joining community-driven programs like Day One that offer proven blueprints, skill acquisition guidance, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Chapter 7: Recruit Like Crazy (Plus Thoughts on Social Media) | Building YIMBYs of NoVA

Cornerstone • 39 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🚌 Education Leadership Social media Community Building
  1. Building a movement requires incremental growth, perseverance, and grit.
  2. Focus on email list growth from the beginning as it plays a crucial role in communication.
  3. Social media can be time-consuming, may not yield significant results, and can negatively impact your mental state. Use it wisely and prioritize real-world relationships.

Artist Profile: Dena Yago, by Günseli Yalcinkaya

Do Not Research • 59 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Community Building Content creation Cultural critique
  1. Being an artist in the age of social media means navigating the intersection of art and commerce, where the artists' creations and online presence get quantified and exploited
  2. Collaborative platforms like Are.na and collectives like K-HOLE have been vital in forming connections and providing alternative spaces for artists to create and share their work
  3. Dena Yago's art explores complex societal issues through familiar cultural symbols, reflecting the challenges artists face in balancing commercial work, art practice, and navigating the gig economy

Escaping The Content Treadmill Through Authenticity

The Modern World Builder ✧Tips For Collective Lorecraft • 39 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Content creation Authenticity Web3 Community Building Social media
  1. Being a content creator can lead to feeling pressured and losing authenticity in the pursuit of chasing quantity over quality.
  2. Switching to more intimate social platforms can foster more meaningful connections with readers and fellow creators.
  3. Authenticity and vulnerability are key to standing out in a saturated content landscape.

Announcing the Second Annual Emerging Manager Circle Summit

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Networking Entrepreneurship Event Planning Community Building
  1. The Emerging Manager Circle (EMC) provides support and mentorship for emerging VC fund managers globally.
  2. The Second Annual Emerging Manager Circle Summit is a highly anticipated event featuring prominent speakers and aims to democratize the process of firm building.
  3. The summit brings together industry leaders, offers an intimate environment, and encourages applications from those interested in venture firm building or investing in emerging managers.

OpenBeta and LCOs

Open Source Rock Climbing • 19 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Collaboration Community Building Conservation Technology
  1. Local Climbing Organizations (LCOs) are crucial for maintaining climbing areas, ensuring safety, sustainability, and community engagement.
  2. LCOs manage access to climbing areas, maintain routes for safety, focus on conservation efforts, and build climbing communities through events.
  3. OpenBeta plans to collaborate with LCOs by increasing their visibility on the platform, allowing them to update their information, and incorporating specific calls to action in the future.

Mastering The Skill Of Timing

The Modern World Builder ✧Tips For Collective Lorecraft • 19 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Community Building Content creation Skill development
  1. Mastering the skill of timing is crucial for success in launching new ideas into the world.
  2. Seizing opportunities at the right moment can lead to riding a wave of momentum to success.
  3. Creators who succeed at launching ideas at the right time have often trained for years, sharpening their skills for those moments.

How to lead teams through war [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 04 Feb 23
💼 Business Leadership Team Management Startup Community Building Crisis Management
  1. Communicate with your team as people, showing empathy and understanding during tough times can help them feel connected and supported.
  2. Include the entire team in important information and decisions to foster a sense of unity, responsibility, and transparency.
  3. Lead by being a guiding light during crises, providing clarity, direction, and ensuring the team stays focused on the common goal.