The Community Collective

Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship is bringing VC Catalyst back this August for an eager bunch of investors to gain the best practice tools and skills to make more successful early-stage high-growth venture capital investments. They have limited places available for impactful and engaged investors. Check out their website for dates and details: https://lnkd.in/d27HYfCd

Together with Australian Community Managers, we're exploring the realities of community management in the ANZ startup ecosystem. Through our Startup Community Manager Snapshot survey, we're hoping to reach 100 community builders and create a platform where your voices can be heard anonymously. If you’re building community, please complete our short survey today before 15 July 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCS28iYP

Next up in our Tropical Innovation Festival Interview Series is Tim Brewer, CEO & Co-Founder @ Functionly - DIY org design software. It was so great to have Tim included 🔥 If you're keen to meet more great people in the community industry like Tim, be sure to pop your name down to hear when our Cohort #5 launches 👉https://lnkd.in/gKBMnK6p

As the old saying goes: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” We couldn’t agree with Elizabeth Zwerg, Lead Community Strategist @ Allied Learning Institute’s prediction for the community industry in 2024! 
Check out our 2024 Community Industry Trends & Predictions Report for more insights like these 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef6RZXV6 And shout out to the report creators Paz Pisarski, Liz van Zyl and Gabriela Scharf!

#FlashbackFriday to our 2nd birthday party that took place in August last year. We can't believe how time has flown! Nor can we believe just how excited we are about our 3rd birthday party (which is around the corner now, eeek!). So, if you haven't yet, register now! We're throwing a birthday party with Cake, LUNA at The Commons South Yarra on Wed 14 Aug @ 6pm and we'd love you to join us! Register here and tag someone you'd like to see there: https://lu.ma/alb25dcl

There's still time to have your say! Help shape the future of community management by contributing to our 2024 Startup Community Manager Snapshot survey. Partnering with Australian Community Managers, this research aims to uncover the realities of the role. Complete the quick & anonymous survey before July 15th and receive a complimentary Tech Stack Gift Pack as a token of our appreciation 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCS28iYP

Welcome back to The CC Coffee Corner, a series of friendly conversations with ambitious community builders. Next up we have Puja Duseja, Community Associate @ Anjalens. Grab a coffee and read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gccMt8-S Shout out to Danyal Ejaz @ CMX Connect Swabi for bringing this article to life.

Imagine 100+ community builders, operators and founders in a room celebrating in style... Well, if you come to our birthday party, you won't have to! We're throwing this with Cake, LUNA, at The Commons South Yarra on Wed 14 Aug @ 6pm and we'd love you to join us! You know who else is joining us? Special Featured Guests that you'll get to meet and hear from Rachel Yang, 🎨 Garry Williams, Jason Atkins, Jaala Alex, Josh Sharma, Damon Klotz, Lauren Morrey and more... Register here and tag someone you'd like to see there: https://lu.ma/alb25dcl

We know we’re preaching to the converted here, but community building fosters customer loyalty, provides valuable feedback, and creates a supportive network that can amplify brand reach and credibility. It’s no wonder then, that community is increasingly crucial for business success, as Andrew Loh, Angel Network Manager from Ecotone Ventures puts it. Check out our 2024 Community Industry Trends & Predictions Report for more insights like these 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef6RZXV6 PS: a massive thanks to the report creators Paz Pisarski, Liz van Zyl and Gabriela Scharf!

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring founder, business owner, investor, mentor, or industry expert—if you're in QLD, you're invited to the eagerly anticipated Brisbane Startup Ecosystem Drinks! 🥂 Consider this an opportunity to meet QLD's boldest changemakers for an evening of connection and celebration. Ecosystem Drinks is your invitation to mingle, network, and forge meaningful relationships. No formalities here—just good vibes and great company ✨ Grab your ticket now before they sell out: https://lnkd.in/gmBTjPGx