A guide to building a Minimum Viable Community (MVC)

What is something your people can’t do solo? Or that would be better in a group? The more compelling the shared activity, the more likely you are to spark a community. Is the activity purposeful? Tie the activity back to your community’s purpose. And communicate that purpose explicitly, as Gavin Pretor-Pinney did when he formed the Cloud Appreciati

Although communities feel magical, they won’t come together by magic. In this early stage, there’s no substitute for a courageous leader (like you!) who takes the first step.