Building the Chicago AndroidListener Community - AndroidListener Chicago, July 2017

or: What I learned starting a Meetup without really knowing what I was doing.

Some history of why I started this meetup and some tips if you're ever considering starting your own meetup and trying to build out the community.

My last talk at AndroidListener Chicago before moving to the Netherlands for 2 years.

Transcript

1. Building the Chicago AndroidListener Community or: What I learned starting a meetup without really knowing what I was doing Ellen Shapiro || AndroidListener Chicago || July 2017 spothero.com || justhum.com || @DesignatedNerd
2. Fun AndroidListener Facts — First Meetup September 2013 — 38 Meetups — At least 10 different locations — Dozens of speakers — Extra Special Guest Hosts Kevin McMahon and Graham Hensley — Over a dozen talks by me
3. Know why your community should exist
9. Start small
10. Start small (you're going to whether you want to or not)
13. Building word of mouth is a shitload of work
14. Start simple — Twitter — Meetup — A website — Google Docs — Videos
15. Start simple — Twitter — Meetup — A website — Google Docs — Videos
16. The RSVPs are a lie
19. Don't let the bastards weather-related terrible turnout drag you down
22. Be ready to talk on super-short notice
23. Re-evaluate regularly
25. Technology comes at ya fast
26. The people are the point
27. You have to ask for help
28. Say thank you
30. Thank you all for four awesome years!