Community Building for Early Stage Startups with Margaux A. Miller
Join us for an insightful session with Margaux A. Miller, Global Director of Community at Toptal, as she delves into the essential strategies for building strong, engaged communities within early-stage startups. With extensive experience connecting a global network of top talent, Margaux will share her expertise on how startups can harness the power of community to drive growth, foster collaboration, and create a supportive environment for founders and team members.
Key Takeaways for you:
The Importance of Community in Early-Stage Startups:
Understanding the critical role that a strong community plays in the success of a startup.
How community building can contribute to brand loyalty, customer engagement, and business growth.
Building a Community from Scratch:
Step-by-step guide to launching a community initiative within a startup.
Identifying and engaging with your target audience early in the startup journey.
Leveraging Limited Resources Effectively:
Strategies for building and maintaining a community with limited resources.
Tips on prioritising efforts and focusing on high-impact activities that resonate with your audience.
Creating Value and Fostering Engagement:
How to design programming, events, and initiatives that provide real value to your community members.
Techniques for maintaining ongoing engagement and participation within the community.
Scaling Your Community as Your Startup Grows:
Best practices for scaling your community efforts as your startup expands.
How to adapt your community strategy to meet the evolving needs of your business and members.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Responsibility:
You are ensuring that your community is inclusive and reflects the values of diversity and accessibility.
The importance of integrating social responsibility into your community-building efforts.
Pro Bono Work and Giving Back:
Exploring opportunities for your community to engage in pro bono work and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The impact of giving back on community morale and brand reputation.
This talk is designed to equip startup founders, community builders, and teams with the tools and knowledge needed to create and sustain a thriving community, even in the early stages of their journey.
Event Date/Time:
🗓️ Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
🕥 11:00 AM ET (Eastern Time - US & Canada)
This event is part of the Talks & Pros Series from Led by Community, hosted by Francisco Opazo.
We thank our friends at @bettermode for sponsoring this series and helping us bring top community professionals to our online stage. Learn more about Bettermode here.
About Margaux A. Miller
Margaux A. Miller is the Global Director of Community at Toptal, where she focuses on connecting a fully remote network of top talent worldwide through programming, events, pro bono work, and more. With a strong background in the technology industry, Margaux is a passionate advocate for diversity in tech, digital literacy, accessibility, and personal and corporate social responsibility.
Margaux serves on the advisory board of WomenTech Network and was named the 2023 WomenTech Leader of the Year. She is also the founder of the Start Canada Podcast and the Manitoba Women in Tech group. Margaux’s work in community building is driven by her commitment to creating inclusive, supportive environments that foster personal and professional growth.