group ‣ We had interacted with other communities ‣ We spoke at a few conferences ‣ We wanted a Data Science community in the city ‣ We wanted to do it, but had no idea ‣ We went forward
time we have learnt a lot of things from people from different backgrounds, like economics, neuroscience etc. 2. A group => Increased network effect • Flow of information • Rewards
target? - How would you get diverse individuals? - How would you be able to draw them in, with relevant discussions? 2. Understand the nature of your group and region
‣ <10 people : A coffee shop/school classroom will also work ‣ 10-50 people : Classroom / A small office space ‣ ~100 people : Find a sponsored space Finding attendees Always advertise your event through the people/media who can deliver the idea to the most number of targeted people.
a leader (or twenty) ‣ Best way - let leaders LEAD! ‣ Allow them to be responsible and accountable At first, you’ll have to nurture members yourself to fill those roles - so that other members can take a lead too
together when there is a shared vision ‣ Decide roles for members on leadership, curation, support, technical help etc. => Divide and Conquer works great! ‣ Don’t make yourself a single point of failure.
Embrace everything - positive or negative, provided it’s valid ‣ Communication is a two-way street ‣ It’s important to listen and hear ‣ Keep members in the loop
purpose ‣ Understand nature of your group/region ‣ Make it planned ‣ Decide where it lives ‣ Curate, but don’t control ‣ Provide an open door ‣ Responsibility and a shared vision ‣ Embrace feedback ‣ Seek help, when needed ‣ Define your success metric
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