ANNA GÁT, Founder and CEO of Interintellect, speaks about her journey creating an intelligent discourse platform. Topics covered include: building a public square online, optimizing for engagement, reforming vs. creating new platforms, salon concept adaptation, and the influence of India on Interintellect.
Interintellect provides a platform for artists and intellectuals to exchange ideas and monetize their skills, making cultural abundance accessible to a wide audience.
By reviving the salon concept, Interintellect creates a relaxed environment for deep connections and intellectual conversations, serving as a catalyst for creativity and inspiration among its community.
Deep dives
Interintellect: A Curated Marketplace for Artists and Intellectuals
Interintellect is a curated marketplace called Interintellect that brings together artists and intellectuals from diverse backgrounds. Through online and offline events, Interintellect creates a space for these individuals to exchange ideas and showcase their talents. The platform aims to make cultural abundance accessible to a wide audience by providing a place where every conversation is considered valuable, even when it takes place online among strangers. By unlocking the talents and creativity of individuals who may not have had the opportunity to monetize their skills in traditional high-culture spaces, Interintellect offers a mechanism for people to build their audience, find their voice, and monetize their art and ideas from day one.
The Origins and Significance of Salons in Cultural Gatherings
Salons, a centuries-old tradition, served as small informal gatherings where like-minded individuals gathered to discuss literature, art, philosophy, and other intellectual topics. These salons often took place in the homes of affluent individuals and provided a unique space for personal connections and the exchange of ideas. In recent years, Interintellect has revived and reimagined the salon concept by creating its own online and offline versions. These salons offer a combination of familiarity and excitement, providing participants with a relaxed environment to connect and engage in intellectual conversations. The salon format has proved to be a catalyst for creativity, inspiration, and deep connections among the Interintellect community.
Nurturing Community Building and Connection
Interintellect places a strong focus on community building, providing a safe and supportive space for members to connect, learn from one another, and form bonds. The platform fosters a sense of belonging and enables individuals to form friendships, collaborate on projects, and even find life partners. With a global community, Interintellect facilitates offline gatherings, allowing members to meet and interact in person. These gatherings have resulted in marriages, collaborations, and life-changing experiences. By maintaining a balance between structure and openness, Interintellect successfully cultivates a diverse and inclusive community of like-minded individuals who value intellectual curiosity and meaningful connections.
Innovation and Individuality in Interintellect Events
Interintellect's event formats are as diverse as the community itself. While adhering to the core guidelines of equal speaking time and respectful engagement, hosts have the freedom to experiment and bring their own unique styles to events. Innovations such as talent shows, workshops, improv sessions, and various topic-focused discussions have emerged within the Interintellect ecosystem. This creativity and variety contribute to the vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment of Interintellect events. The platform continuously evolves as new hosts bring fresh perspectives, demonstrating the power of community-driven creation and the potential to shape a new kind of intellectual space.
Anna is the Founder and CEO of Interintellect, a platform for intelligent discourse on the internet. She is also one of Interintellect’s most active hosts, speaking on topics such as social transformations, individualism, communality, performance vs. reality, and psychological breakthroughs. Anna is an Emergent Ventures grantee. Follow her on Twitter @TheAnnaGat.
[2:18] - Anna's story & why she created Interintellect
[6:09] - Building a public square for intellectual events on the internet
[16:43] - Optimizing for full attention and engagement rather than passive entertainment and consumption
[23:02] - Reforming existing platforms vs. creating new ones
[27:50] - Anna’s approach in designing Interintellect and how it works
[32:27] - Adapting the traditional salon concept for the modern world
[41:17] - The influence of India on Interintellect and the innovations that have come from the people there
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