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Eight Pro-Social Platforms that Didn't Work

techandsocialcohesion • 1 HN point • 21 May 24
🕹 Technology Social media Communication Community Building Online Platforms Product Development
  1. Building platforms for civil discourse online is challenging due to the nature of public information spreading too quickly.
  2. Creating pro-social platforms requires finding existing behaviors that are great and painful enough to justify widespread adoption of a new app.
  3. Facilitating smaller and private conversations online tends to lead to more civilized discussions compared to public platforms like Twitter.

Announcing Equal Ventures’ First Operator-In-Residence Cohort

Equal Ventures • 39 implied HN points • 03 Mar 21
💼 Business Venture Capital Leadership Development Startup Ecosystem Diversity Community Building
  1. Equal Ventures started the Operators-in-Residence program for high potential startup operators
  2. The program aims to diversify backgrounds and provide a platform for shared learning and personal growth
  3. Operators discuss research, strategy, and operational methodologies to accelerate leadership development

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.
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How to Activate your Community for Impact

David Spinks' Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 16 May 23
💼 Business Community Building Corporate Social Responsibility Employee engagement
  1. Invest in activating your community for impact to provide unique value to members and deepen commitment.
  2. Consider utilizing the PACT model to determine how your community can impact: Product, Advocacy, Contributions, or Time.
  3. Transform community engagement into action by starting small, evolving based on feedback, setting clear boundaries, and celebrating community through storytelling.

Once a Maintainer: Matt Wynne

Once a Maintainer • 1 HN point • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Diversity Programming AI Ethics Community Building
  1. Diversity in open source is important and efforts should be made to create a welcoming community for everyone.
  2. Getting more people into open source requires making it equitable so that everyone can participate, and fostering a culture of learning and sharing.
  3. Contributing to open source should be a positive and welcoming experience, and individuals and companies should invest resources into supporting open source initiatives.

Deep-Tech Newsletter | October 2021

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Deep Tech Startups Mathematics Community Building
  1. The quantum computing industry is still in early stages, needing high-risk R&D investment with a long-term return on investment timeline of 15-20 years, potentially conflicting with traditional VC investment cycles.
  2. Rigetti's $1.5bn SPAC could lead to more SPACs by companies with similar qubit technologies, and there might be a shift for quantum software companies to join the trend.
  3. The Quantum Formalism Community focuses on teaching advanced mathematics to STEM professionals, aiming to bridge academia and industry, offering opportunities like Industry Career Fellowship and a Deep-Tech Incubator.

Deep-Tech Newsletter #01 | Feb 2021

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 21
🕹 Technology Deep Tech Community Building
  1. Zaiku Group successfully completed the first cohort of their quantum formalism initiative, showcasing a diverse group with technical talent from various industries and nationalities.
  2. They plan to offer more free mathematical training initiatives focusing on emerging deep-tech like quantum technologies to build a virtual community for the next generation of technical founders.
  3. Entry-level opportunities at Zaiku Group will require knowledge in areas such as Computational Algebraic Topology, Homomorphic Encryption, and Quantum Algorithms for the NISQ era.

Social Game Design: Party Edition

Load-bearing Tomato • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 24
🎭️ Culture Social Dynamics Game design Community Building Interaction
  1. Creating social games can help different groups of people interact and have fun together. It's great to mix friends from various circles and see them bond.
  2. Keeping game rules simple is key, especially for parties. If it's easy to learn, everyone can join in without feeling lost or confused.
  3. Feedback is important after the event. It helps you understand what worked and what could be better for next time, like having more snacks or being mindful of people's comfort levels.

Join me on Notes

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Community Building Blogging
  1. Notes on Substack is a new space for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more.
  2. Subscribers to Rod's Blog automatically see his Notes, where they can like, reply, or share.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes, creating a space for sharing thoughts, ideas, and quotes with others.

Chapter 4: Build A Team By Empowering People | Building YIMBYs of NoVA

Cornerstone • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Advocacy Leadership Community Building Recruitment Team Dynamics
  1. Team building involves empowering and growing individuals based on their strengths and weaknesses, not against each other. Delegating tasks helps build skills, experience, and confidence.
  2. Roles and structure within a team are vital for specialization and effective execution. Assigning specific roles allows individuals to focus on their strengths and contribute effectively.
  3. Recruitment for a team can come from active community members or experienced individuals. Having a diverse team with various backgrounds and talents is crucial for success.

Lecture 05 Invitation

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning Community Building Professional development
  1. Registration is open for the next live session about Group Theory Crash Course.
  2. A talk by Bambordé about exposing Abstract Mathematical Structures to Aspiring Quantum Computing Pros will be held on May 21st.
  3. If you missed any live sessions, recordings are available on the YouTube playlist. Join the Discord community for group study sessions.

Group Commutator Warning + Chat Community Volunteers

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 27 Sep 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning Community Building
  1. When computing the commutator, be cautious of existing software packages using a different formula than the group commutator defined in the lecture.
  2. Consider having community volunteers help moderate lectures to ensure smooth discussions and aid in clarifying concepts for others.
  3. Participants volunteering in the community will receive rewards such as a special badge and priority selection as hosts for fireside chats with industry and academia guests.

Mythical Institution: Bauen Wohnen Denken

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Community Building
  1. The project 'bauen wohnen denken' explores the intersection of gaming culture and artistic production within the Mythical Institution, focusing on collaborative worldbuilding and community building.
  2. The Mythical Institution serves as a virtual space for ritual and myth-making, emphasizing the importance of exploring virtual realms for community building.
  3. By engaging in avatarian Live Action Role-Play and creating visual and text-based contributions, participants in the project develop a shared narrative and explore concepts of existence, community, and spirituality.

Marie Larsen: Everyone is Bored, Everything is Boring

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Cultural critique Online Learning Community Building
  1. Legacy institutions are losing public trust by failing to adapt to the rapidly changing modern world.
  2. Cultural institutions struggled to innovate during the pandemic, highlighting a need for creative restructuring.
  3. Young artists are seeking alternative communities outside traditional art schools due to dissatisfaction with the current art world.

Welcome, you beautiful soul!

The Self Mastery Times • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Self-help Cryptocurrencies Community Building
  1. The author started a Substack newsletter to share their knowledge on self-help, law of attraction, and cryptocurrency.
  2. They aim to create a community of like-minded individuals on the journey of self-mastery.
  3. The author plans to provide real-life stories, exclusive content for paid subscribers, and a supportive environment for personal growth.

Hello

just learning data science • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Data science Community Building Writing
  1. Maciej shares his journey from web app development to Data Science and his experiences with projects and job positions
  2. He aims to create a community of Data Scientists who can relate to his experiences and provide constructive criticism
  3. Despite time constraints, Maciej pursues knowledge through writing articles and sharing insights with the public