Originally posted on LinkedIn
In-person community is trending — and it’s not a coincidence.
On platforms like Meetup, Luma, and Eventbrite, in-person events have grown between 25 and 40% over the last 2 years.
Here’s why:
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The loneliness economy. The post-pandemic era left us “hyper-virtualized,” “hyper-connected” — and hyper-lonely 😥
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The rise of remote work. Working remotely, we’re more isolated — but we have more flexibility. That creates the possibility of having a “third place.”
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The differentiation challenge — in a world where all online communities start to look the same, showing up in person becomes a real differentiator.
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Insane engagement — there’s no better way to build engagement than face-to-face.
I like imagining a future where tech doesn’t drive us apart, but actually helps us come closer together.
Platforms like Luma become the logistics layer for bringing people together — not just scheduling another webinar full of black squares.
PS — Photo from our Thursday Coworking & Meetups. We’re 6 solid months in. It’s been incredible to watch them grow 🔥
