Community Pilot Podcast Community Canvas as a guideline for community builders, interview with Sascha Mombartz
Mar 15, 2019
Sascha Mombartz, a New York-based entrepreneur and co-creator of the Community Canvas, shares his journey in community building. He discusses how technology empowers creators while also addressing its challenges. Sascha emphasizes co-creation and engagement as vital for thriving communities, highlighting the importance of trust and social currency. He also explores the need for shared vocabulary to navigate community dynamics effectively. Listeners will gain insights on creating meaningful connections and fostering collaborative spaces.
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Community Canvas origin story
- Sascha Mombartz, a designer, co-created the Community Canvas with Fabian Pfortmüller.
- It started as a side project, but unexpectedly gained over 50,000 downloads and a large Facebook group.
From Guideline to Community
- The Community Canvas Facebook group grew organically, leading to workshops and meetups.
- Mombartz and Pfortmüller delegated responsibilities to group members for co-creation.
Co-ownership in Communities
- Strong communities thrive on co-creation and shared ownership, fostering belonging.
- Distributing ownership empowers members and strengthens the community.
