“𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰'𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵.”

What a beautiful month it’s been celebrating Global Community Manager Appreciation Day across 17 cities in 7 countries with 400+ people in partnership with Led By Community. We’re so grateful for all our Hosts!

Plus we’ve launched our new Ambassador Program #6 and Cohort #6 where applications are flooding in…

Don’t miss the deadlines for these.

Keep reading for more details and the latest events x jobs x memes in the community & startup space 🧡

🏵 Behind The CC Scenes

Get a sneak peek into what’s happening at The CC.

😱 Cohort #6: We can't believe the Speakers & Coaches joining us in Cohort #6 🤯 Explore the new program and apply before 21 Feb. Only 100 spots. First in first served. Every application books a 20min call with our team.

📆 Info Session: We’re hosting an Info Session with our alumni to share all the secrets about joining Cohort #6. Register here.

🤝 Intros AI Case Study: Curious about what went down during our partnership with Intros AI? Get the low down and learn more about their amazing tech tool.

🎉 Conference Partner: We’re pumped to be a Community Partner for _SOUTHSTART in Adelaide this March. We’ll be curating a session about community, organising a pop-up WhatsApp group and hosting our Interview Series during the 3 days. Hit reply for 20% off ticket code from our team 🎁

🏵 Become An Ambassador: 20+ people have already applied to be an Ambassador at The Community Collective! Get your application in before 7 Feb.

📥 ROI: Curious to learn more about the ROI of community? Download our White Paper with Discourse here.

🎯 Goal Setting Workshop: We’re hosting a Goal Setting Workshop with StartSpace this month in Melbourne! The amazing Des will be hosting to ensure you’re set up for success. Event launching soon… hit reply to get the link first.

🎥 Videographer: Need video content taken at your next event? Looking for a podcast studio to record? Get an intro to our partners at Nudge Productions.

🎧 New Podcast: We sat down with Stacked and Beginner Maps podcasts to chat all things community building and cohort-based programs.

We recorded a kick-ass new Cohort #6 launch video with Stacked. We dare you not to smile whilst listening to this…

📙  2024 Community Manager Snapshot: Startup Space

In partnership with ACM x Frontcover, we interviewed numerous community builders about the realities of building community in the Australian and New Zealand startup space in 2024.

Grab a cuppa and download your free copy.

🔥 Community Jobs

As always, here are the hottest jobs in the community and startup space.

🚀 Event Coordinator @ Nexus42 (Sydney, Australia)

⚡ Community Manager @ SharkNinja APAC (Sydney, Australia)

🚀 Head of Marketing @ Think & Grow (Sydney, Australia)

⚡ Manager, Offshore Growth @ UTS International (Sydney, Australia)

🚀 Innovation Architect @ Miro (Sydney, Australia)

⚡ Community Engagement Leader @ OZiHOUSE GROUP (Melbourne, Australia)

🚀 Community Specialist @ Bunnings (Melbourne, Australia)

⚡ Community Coordinator Kick @ Easygo (Melbourne, Australia)

🚀 Senior People Scientist @ Culture Amp (Melbourne, Australia)

⚡ Community Manager (Mid-level) @ Hipster Whale (Remote, Australia)

🚀 Conference and Events Lead @ Australasian Institute of Digital Health (South Melbourne, Australia)

🚀 Social Media & Community @ WeMoney (Perth, Australia)

⚡ Workspace Experience Manager @ Hub Australia (Perth, Australia)

🚀 Community Engagement Officer- National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health @ UNSW Sydney (Perth, Australia)

⚡ Program Coordinator @ UP Education (Auckland, New Zealand)

🚀 Community Centre Manager @ Auckland Council (Auckland, New Zealand)

⚡ Community Manager @ THEREBELLION (In-office, United Kingdom)

📆 Startup & Community Events 

Upcoming events in the community, tech and the startup space.

📍1 February - KICKOFF2025 online

📍5 February - First Wednesday Connect CANBERRA in Canberra

📍5 February - 🏵 Perth: Community Manager Day Dinner 2025 in Perth

📍5 February - ANGEL INVESTING SERIES FOR STARTUPS: Part 2 - Be Due Diligence Ready online

📍6 February - Victoria Agritech Meetup: February in Melbourne

📍6 February - ASEAN Growth: ASEAN Market Update for Wollongong Businesses online

📍6 February - RCL Community Coffee online

📍6 February -  AI & Networking: Market Dynamics in APAC online

📍10 February - Launch Club A25 Info Session (Virtual) online

📍11 February - The 4 Types of Communities and How They Support Your Business with Bri Leever online

📍11 February - Bring Your Startup Ideas to Life in 2 Days - Pre-flight 2025 Cohort #7 in Parramatta

📍11 February - SPARK Women in Business Grants - Ask Me Anything Event - Round SEVEN online

📍12 February - Waipa Tech Meetup #1: Global Perspectives on Startup Success online

📍12 February - The Startup Network Presents: AI Pulse online

📍12 February - Techvisa x Cicada: Scaling Deep Tech Teams to Drive Australia's Innovation Future in Sydney

📍13 February - Building Together: Collaboration Space for Community Leaders online

📍13 February - Ministry of Awesome: Coffee & Jam online

📍13 February - Startup Accelerator Info Session online

📍13 February - Stone & Chalk's Ecosystem Mixer: Talent Meets Startups in Sydney

📍14 February - Startup Strategy: A Lesson on the RAID Analysis with Mr. G online

📍17-18 February - 2025 Hillary Innovation Summit online

📍18 February - Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night Sydney in Sydney

📍20 February - Future Horizons Festival 2025 in Sydney

📍21 February - 🏵 Cohort #6 Info Session online

📍28 February - BrandHook 48 Hour Accelerator online

☕️ Community Builder of the Month

Fellow CC’ian Grace sat down with Tatum Steers @ Hirey to learn what makes working in community magic and the 3 tech tools she couldn't live without. Grab a coffee with Tatum Steers.

🤪 Let’s Laugh

We love to leave you with a smile. Especially if you’ve ever tried to explain why a member should come to your event… 😆

Until next time,

Paz and The CC Team